Resident Coordinator - Student Accommodation

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Join the University of Auckland as a live-in Resident Coordinator for Waipārūrū Hall to shape a safe, supportive student living environment in central Auckland. The role blends pastoral care leadership, administration and operations, and community engagement, with responsibility for a part-time Resident Adviser team, welfare support, purchasing, check-in and check-out, contractor oversight, and planning student events. You will live onsite in a separate apartment with rent payable, and work Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm with occasional after-hours. Requirements: tertiary qualification or equivalent, up to five years in business support or event management with leadership experience, a full clean driver’s license, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include five weeks' leave, KiwiSaver matching up to 6.75%, parental leave, and career development. Apply online by Sunday 15 February 2026 with a cover letter and CV; email applications are not accepted, and for confidential discussion contact Robbie Morrish.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join us in shaping a safe, supportive, and engaging living and learning environment for our university students.

We are seeking a highly organised and professional individual to join our Student Accommodation team as a live-in Resident Coordinator | Kairuruku Wharenoho, based in central Auckland/Grafton (Waipārūrū Hall).

This unique and varied role balances student welfare with operational management, focusing on the emotional, physical, and academic wellbeing of all residents. To ensure legislative compliance and provide high-quality pastoral care, the successful candidate will live onsite in an apartment rented at a competitive rate, with electricity and internet provided.

Reporting to the Resident Manager, you will take primary responsibility for three core areas while supporting broader hall operations as required:

• Pastoral Care & Leadership: Hold direct line leadership responsibility for the management, supervision, and development of our part-time Resident Adviser (RA) team, including performance support, coaching, and day-to-day guidance. You will provide frontline pastoral leadership to residents, responding to welfare concerns and escalating serious issues in line with Hall processes.
• Administration & Operations: Deliver crucial administrative support, including purchasing, financial reconciliation, email management, and overseeing frontline customer care (e.g. check-in/out and key management). You will also manage operational tasks such as monitoring contractor services and conducting building checks.
• Community Engagement: Promote a positive residential culture that is inclusive, respectful, and connected. In partnership with the Resident Manager and key staff, you will support the planning and delivery of student events and initiatives that strengthen student engagement and belonging.

Important: This role requires you to live on-site, in a different residence (in a separate apartment), with rent payable for the accommodation.

Hours of work: Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. At times, you will be required to work outside of these hours to support key residential and accommodation events, with advance notice provided.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position. The salary range for this role is $62,000 to $72,000, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

A full description of the duties and the role is provided in the position description linked HERE.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As a key member of our frontline Accommodation service, you will be friendly, empathetic, and dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Ideally, you will have first-hand experience of living in a hall of residence as a student.

Your application will stand out if you have worked within similar educational or support environments.

We are seeking a team player with supervisory or mentoring experience and a warm, open communication style. High personal integrity is essential to uphold respectful standards in a diverse community while maintaining strict professional boundaries. You must be experienced in multifaceted roles, with previous involvement in event planning and operations, and demonstrate a willingness to take the initiative and embrace new learning.

Do you work best in the evenings and enjoy a slower start to the morning? This role is perfect for a "night owl," as you will be working afternoon-to-evening shifts, including weekend on-call duties (on a rotating basis, approximately one week in three).

E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (or equivalent professional experience), ideally complemented by experience living in student accommodation.
• Up to five years of experience in business support and/or event management, including 1–2 years in a complex support role.
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to supervise, coach, and support staff performance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a confident, level-headed personality.
• A full, clean driver’s licence (as some driving will be required).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5,400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of the country's largest employers.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of staff benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave.
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver matching up to 6.75%.
• Leading and inclusive parental leave options.
• Career development programmes and onsite amenity discounts.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online by the closing date of Sunday, 15 February 2026. Your application should include:

• A brief Cover Letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills match the requirements.
• Your updated CV.

Please note that we do not accept email applications.

For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to contact Robbie Morrish (Resident Manager) via [email protected]

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Additional Information

Equity

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