Deputy Warden | Tautiaki-Piki Cumberland College

CUMBERLAND COLLEGE TE KĀRETI O CUMBERLAND
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. The Tautiaki-Piki of Te Kāreti o Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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-centered 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 based in Ōtepoti/Dunedin that will require regular rostered evening and weekend hours of work.

The appointment range for this role is $75631 to $80803 per annum. Top of the range is $88750.

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 Morrison Tautiaki/Warden of Cumberland College via the contact details below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 30 November 2025.
Additional Information

Contact: Luke MorrisonTel:

Position details: Job Description

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