Deputy Warden | Tautiaki-Piki Hayward & 192 Castle Colleges

CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES TE URU KAHIKA
HAYWARD & 192 CASTLE COLLEGES TE KĀRETI O HAYWARD & TE KĀRETI O CASTLE

About our team Mō te tīma

Otago is famous for its residential college communities supporting thousands of mostly first-year students as they begin their tertiary journey at the University of Otago. The Tautiaki-Piki of Te Kāreti o Hayward (Hayward College) and Te Kāreti o Castle (192 Castle College) plays a central role in sharing manaakitanga to everyone. Our main aim is to foster a strong sense of whanaungatanga as an essential foundation for learning and personal growth of Hayward and 192 Castle tauira.

The Role Te Mahi

The Tautiaki-Piki (Deputy Warden) is responsible to the Tautiaki (College Warden). As a key senior member of staff the Tautiaki-Piki has a leadership role in providing a positive collegiate experience for residents with a focus on resident oraka (wellbeing).

We are seeking a great communicator to join our team who can support the academic ambitions and pastoral needs of our residents.

Our college provides positive student-centred support academic programmes and an extensive range of events and activities. A safe place to set down roots where students feel secure knowing the staff will unconditionally support them on their journey.

Skills & Experience Kā Pūkeka me kā Wheako

You will be someone who thrives in a busy role and excels in providing pastoral care and support to students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Our ideal candidate will:
Be professionally and personally resilient and capable of handling (sometimes) difficult and complex situations.
Have experience working with young adults in a leadership capacity.
Be knowledgeable and have experience in pastoral care and/or community development.
Have well developed organisational skills and initiative.
Be able to effectively coordinate the college academic and tutorial programme.
Deputise in the absence of the Tautiaki (College Warden).
Be trusted to act in a calm manner.

An understanding of and empathy for students commencing University is fundamental to this role. Experience in the tertiary sector would be a distinct advantage. Candidates with knowledge and appreciation of diverse cultural needs of Tīkaka Māori and/or knowledge in providing positive opportunities for both Tauira Māori and Pasifika students will be especially welcome.

Further Details Pūroko

This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) role that will require regular rostered evening and weekend hours of work.

The salary level for this position is Level 6 $75631 to $80503 Top of Range $88750.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The position is live-in and requires a high level of commitment including being rostered on-call. Accommodation is provided within the College and the total remuneration package for this position includes full compensation for all accommodation costs.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Childrens Act 2014 and the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a police safety check.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Luke Lovegrove Tautiaki/Warden of Hayward & 192 Castle Colleges via the contact details below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close Sunday 26 October 2025 11.59PM.

Additional Information

Contact: Luke LovegroveTel:

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: 192 Castle College

Further Information: Hayward College

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