Night Manager

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Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a permanent full‑time Night Manager to support students in halls, mentor Residential Advisers and maintain health, safety and a welcoming community. The role requires clear decision‑making in heat of the moment situations, pastoral care experience, and an ability to engage a diverse range of residents who are transitioning to independence. Candidates should have 3+ years in a relevant role, any health or accommodation sector experience, a clean driver’s license, and solid computer/database skills. Apply on the university careers page with a tailored cover letter and resume, demonstrating mentoring and wellbeing‑focused leadership; ensure eligibility (NZ or AU citizens/residents or valid visa). Close 10 March 2026; questions to Nina Ness.

• Are you able to mentor students and help them through a period of transition to achieve their potential?
• Can you bring clarity of thought and maturity to decision-making, particularly in heat-of-the moment situations?
• Have you got experience in pastoral care and engaging people to create healthy, equitable, and respectful living environments?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Night Manager on a permanent, full-time contract to provide support to students who live in halls of residence. 

You will assist and guide our Residential Advisers, ensuring they work to scope and are confident in their role, and a unique skill will be your ability to engage with a diverse range of residents, many away from home for the first time.

The role has a focus on the health, welfare and safety of residents, security of the buildings and provision of support, assistance, and guidance to rostered Residential Advisers. 

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be called on to provide advice and guidance to our Residential Advisers to ensure they work confidently and within their role scope. In addition, you will bring clarity of thought and maturity to decision-making, particularly in heat-of-the moment situations, positively influencing, persuading, and supporting residents to live and study in the halls in a way that fosters a unique Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington community feel. 

We expect applicants to:

• Enjoy working with young people from a range of cultures and backgrounds who are transitioning to independence in a communal living environment.
• Be an approachable and trusted person who is able to manage a range of wellbeing and behavioural situations with skill and care.
• Have proficient computer skills including using database and reporting systems.
• Have 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in the health or accommodation sectors, particularly, would be desirable.
• Have a clean driver’s license. 

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. 

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 10 March 2026. 

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nina Ness ([email protected]). 

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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