WGTN Hall Coordinator

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Mon Jan 16 00:05:26 2023
• Ref: 5497

• Are you a third-year university student or maybe an exceptional second year?
• Have experience building welcoming and diverse communities?
• Available for training in February?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a WGTN Hall coordinator to the Student and Campus Living team from February 2023 until November 2023. The WGTN Hall coordinator will be required to be committed for the full academic year. The WGTN Hall coordinator will become a leader in the community, helping to connect students to the university student services. The WGTN Hall coordinator, with support from management, plan and deliver engaging activities in the hall to help students meet new friends, succeed in their studies, and feel connected to the university.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be able to demonstrate actively engaging others in the University and wider community. Your ability to relate well to a wide range of people, calmness under pressure, and positive attitude will have you widely respected.

A Hall Coordinator is also a student so you must be ready to balance the role and your classes, assessments, and exams.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Will be a 3rd year student or higher, or an exceptional 2nd year student
• Is an experienced community builder, and is committed to fostering a vibrant, safe and supportive community
• You will have experience working across cultures, including Māori and Pasifika, and can engage and communicate well with a diverse range of students
• Can work approximately 10 hours a week on a roster, this would be a mixture of daytime, evenings and some weekends
• Is happy to attend training session in February before Trimester 1 commences
• Is happy to complete a range of basic administrative and cleaning tasks when requested
• Truly enjoys meeting and approaching new people, making them feel at ease, and can connect others

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Joining the WGTN Hall team would be a great opportunity for someone who is looking to give back to the community and help first year students find their feet at university.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 1 February 2023

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Rhys Egan (rhys.egan@vuw.ac.nz ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

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