Assistant WardenTautiaki-Kaiāwhina Caroline Freeman College

CAROLINE FREEMAN COLLEGE TE KĀRETI O CAROLINE FREEMAN
CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES TE URU KAHIKA

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. Caroline Freeman College is a residential college owned and operated by the University of Otago; a friendly supportive collegiate community where everyone is encouraged to engage grow and find their place.

Caroline Freeman College is home to 300 mostly first year undergraduate students and provides a caring collegiate experience with a strong emphasis on fostering community wellbeing and achievement. The Tautiaki-Kaiāwhina (Assistant Warden) plays a central role in sharing the Caroline Freeman spirit of manaakitanga to everyone. At the heart of our approach is a commitment to nurturing a strong sense of whanaungatanga the essential foundation for the learning belonging and personal growth of our tauira.

The role Te mahi

Tautiaki-Kaiāwhina are key members of the College pastoral and welfare team. With a focus on wellbeing / oraka they provide culturally appropriate opportunities for residents to experience cultural sporting academic and personal development in a positive college environment.

Skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for a future leader who is resilient and capable of handling (sometimes) difficult and complex situations.

Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience working with young adults in a leadership capacity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in emergency or crisis situations.
Experience in engaging students and managing a variety of safe and fun student focused events and activities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to achieve a range of tasks under competing demands within agreed timeframes.
Experience in the tertiary sector would be a distinct advantage.

This exciting role will suit people from varied backgrounds who are passionate about working with young adults. Candidates with knowledge and appreciation of cultural issues and knowledge of Tikanga Māori and / or knowledge in providing positive opportunities for Tauira Māori will be especially welcome.

Further details Pūroko

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.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range is $69931 to $74609 per annum. Top of the range is $80285.

From time to time you may be deployed to different colleges to suit the needs of the Division. This may include leave coverage conference support assistance with summer business such as Hands on Otago Summer School etc.

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 Christina Watson-Mills 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 on Thursday 13 November 2025.
Additional Information

Contact: Christina Watson-MillsTel:

Position details: Job Description

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