Student Support Adviser - Rainbow
Student Support Adviser - Rainbow
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Were looking for a passionate and experienced Student Support Adviser to join our Student Wellbeing and Care team with a dedicated focus on supporting rainbow takatpui and MVPFAFF students at Waipapa Taumata Rau.
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our rainbow students by helping them navigate challenges celebrate their identities and thrive at university. Youll work directly with students and rainbow communities to provide oneonone support develop support plans connect them with services and help them build a strong sense of belonging and visibility on campus.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing inclusive identityaffirming support to rainbow students and student groups
- Maintaining a visible and trusted presence across both physical and digital spaces
- Helping students access a range of wellbeing and engagement services
- Contributing to equity retention and success initiatives with a rainbow lens
- Recording and tracking support interactions in our student support system
This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) 12month fixed term position based at our city campus.
Remuneration: $62400 $77800 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more information on this role please review the Position Description.
M t mtou rp About the team
The Student Wellbeing and Care team sits within Campus Life and is dedicated to removing personal barriers to success and supporting students to get the most out of their university experience. This Rainbowspecific Adviser position is a key part of our commitment to equity and manaakitanga ensuring students of diverse sexualities gender identities and sex characteristics are seen valued and supported.
Youll be working alongside a team of committed professionals including other specialist advisers and support services in an environment that embraces inclusivity collaboration and Te Tiritiled practice.
He krero mu About you
Youll bring lived and/or professional experience within rainbow communities and an understanding of the diverse realities challenges and strengths that rainbow students bring with them to university.
You will also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years experience working directly with rainbow people or communities
- A compassionate studentcentred approach and strong active listening skills
- Experience supporting people experiencing distress or navigating complex systems
- The ability to build trust and relationships across diverse communities
- Familiarity with the tertiary education environment or similar settings is an advantage
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value the intersectionality of identities including Mori and Pacific rainbow identities disabled rainbow communities and those from constrained economic backgrounds.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices
- Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development programmes and internal secondment opportunities
- Discounted parking childcare and access to a wide range of services and resources
To learn more visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Friday 23 May 2025 to be considered. Please include your CV and a cover letter highlighting your experience and motivation for working in rainbow student support.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Kate Mace at . Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
#LIDNI
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
The University is committed to providing a safe inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika the Equity Policy and visit
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
