2026 Resident Advisers | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho
2026 Resident Advisers | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho
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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Accommodation Ng Wharenoho at The University of Auckland is recruiting approximately 100 Resident Advisers Kaitohutohu Wharenoho to join our passionate supportive and motivated team.
The role of a Resident Adviser Kaitohutohu Wharenoho is as a leader and resource for our residents within the community focusing on community development being a referral agent and a peer support with the primary purpose of creating a sense of belonging. We know that having a good RA can make a huge difference to a students University experience and our RA team are an integral part of the residential experience delivering support to the wellbeing and success of our residents.
Resident Advisers support Accommodations commitment to creating inclusive communities adhering to the universitys code of conduct the Residential Rules and incorporating the vision of Taumata Teitei & Nga Wharenoho Kaupapa into the role. Our RAs role model behaviours we seek to encourage in all of our residents: being engaged kind empathetic and solution orientated respectful and accepting and encouraging healthy connections.
The primary goal of the RA is the development of an environment conducive to the personal and academic growth of all residents.
Reporting to the Resident Manager/Resident Coordinator the position is part-time live-in and fixed-term. Our 2026 RAs will work 15 or 17 hours per week from February 2026 to November/December 2026 - depending on the residence.
Positions are available in our Halls of Residence (hall) and our University Flats and Apartments (residence).
Want to learn more about the role You can find out here view the position description for more detailed information.
He krero mu About you
As a Resident Adviser Kaitohutohu Wharenoho you will:
- Support students in their residence to make their time productive meaningful and enjoyable
- Nurture the development of both academic achievement and life skills
- Be a people person with good communication skills who builds a strong sense of community in their residence
- Be a positive role model
Applications are invited from students who intend to be enrolled in a full-time course of study at The University of Auckland. The successful appointees will be required to live in the accommodation allocated to them and fulfil their responsibilities for the full period of their contract which falls beyond the academic year.
Therefore our successful applicants will meet the below requirements:
- Has a high level of academic and personal achievement
- Is responsible approachable with a can do attitude
- Understands the importance of adhering to role expectations and responsibilities
- Has good communication skills - both verbal and written
- Intends to be enrolled at the University of Auckland in 2026
- Is happy to live-in (onsite) at the hall/residence you are appointed to and pay accommodation
- Can fulfil the entire period of the employment agreement
The work you do makes a real difference in the lives of our students. You will receive training and through the year you will develop skills in leadership empathy resilience teamwork and communication.
How to apply Me phea te tuku tono
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 22 August 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document and include the following:
- Your motivation for wanting to be an RA
- What key strengths you will bring to the role
- Your preference for a position in a hall or residence however these are not guaranteed
- Contact details for at least two referees
Please check your email (including junk inbox) regularly for communication about your application.
Interviews will be scheduled for the first week of September.
You are encouraged to learn more about the position by visiting reach out to for a confidential conversation.
Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
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