Staff Vacancies

Domestic Cleaner

Selwyn College/ Te Maru Pūmanawa is looking for a Domestic cleaner to assist with the effective and efficient provision of a collegiate experience for residents of Te Maru Pūmanawa and the wider associated community. Core to achieving this experience is our domestic team, who ensure our young people are residing in clean facilities.

About us and the role:

Selwyn College is an Anglican owned accommodation provider for primarily first year university students at Otago University. We actively encourage an inclusive, academic residential community, where mutual care, valuing and promoting the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of all our members is key.

What you will be doing:

Cleaning shared spaces to the highest standards, including bathrooms, kitchenettes and shared main spaces.
Communicating concerns if necessary, during the weekend hours to our emergency phone.
Engaging with our residents and staff in a positive and supportive manner.

What we are looking for:

Skills/Pūkeka

Competent with the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Experience of working in a University setting or with a 17-19 year old age group.

Attributes/Āhuataka

Ability to follow instructions.
A level of maturity to enable support of residents.
Ability to work unsupervised with a strong sense of responsibility
Self-motivated and well organised.
Strong attention to details.
Adaptable and Flexible with an ability to be proactive and an ability to take the initiative when needed.
Good physical fitness, with strength and endurance to work in a busy environment.
Pleasant, well-mannered and outgoing.
Willingness and ability to interact and relate well to residents and other staff.

Special Requirements

Staff are also required to comply with the Children’s Act 2014 and the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, including undergoing police safety checks.

Hours of work will be 8.30am to 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday during semester (hours to be worked Monday to Friday between November and February), parking is provided.

Applications will close Sunday 22 March 2026.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please email a cover letter and CV to our Operations Manager, Kate Twist: [email protected]

A full job description is available on our website: https://selwyn.ac.nz/employment/

Tutor/Kaiako Whaiaro 2026 position

Te Maru Pūmanawa | Selwyn College provides both pastoral and academic support to tauira each year. Part of supporting academic excellence for tauira is through our academic programmes that include supplementary academic tutorials and a variety of workshops to aid the transition from secondary to tertiary level study.

We are currently looking for outstanding tutors/kaiako whaiaro to deliver structured supplementary academic tutorials to support the consolidation of knowledge and overall success of tauira while at Te Maru Pūmanawa.

Kaiako whaiaro provide weekly tutorial sessions in a selection of papers. These tutorial sessions will be delivered in innovative ways to respond to the various learning styles and levels of those attending. Additionally, kaiako whaiaro will hold expertise and knowledge in specific subject areas with the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively.

We are currently looking for kaiako whaiaro in the following subject areas:

BSNS115 (S1 & S2)
POPH192 (S2)

For further information on the role, expectations and what we are looking for, please click here.

Applications (a cover letter and two-page CV) are to be emailed to Tautaiolefue Brad Watson, Deputy Warden (E: [email protected]). Please include in the subject line "Te Maru Pūmanawa Kaiako Whaiaro Application - 'Paper(s) you're applying for' "

Applicants may be asked to participate in a short interview.

Any potential applicants seeking further clarification or wishing to discuss any aspect outlined above are welcome to contact Tautaiolefue Brad Watson (Deputy Warden) prior to considering and/or submitting an application.

Tautaiolefue Brad Watson | E: [email protected] | M: 027 238 7334

Board Secretary

Self-employed – contract for service

The Board of Selwyn College/ Te Maru Pūmanawa is looking for a Board Secretary to
assist with the effective and efficient provision of a secretarial duties for meetings of the
board and committees of Te Maru Pūmanawa. Core to this will be responsibility for
coordinating meeting minutes, resolutions and agendas to ensure the smooth running of
board matters.

About us and the role:

Selwyn College is an Anglican owned accommodation provider for primarily first-year
university students at Otago University. We actively encourage an inclusive, academic
residential community, where mutual care, valuing and promoting the physical, mental and
spiritual wellbeing of all our members is key. The board is a vital part of the Selwyn
community, providing strong governance to the College.

We are looking for a self-employed person, who would like to support the college on a
contract basis by:

Minute secretary for board and committee meetings;
Preparing the meeting agenda in consultation with the Chair, Warden and Operations
Manager;
Attending and taking of meeting minutes as a true and accurate record, including all
Board resolutions with a summary of any relevant background and discussion points;
Obtaining approval of and distributing meeting minutes and any other correspondence to Board
members
Collating meeting agendas and documentation and distributing to Board members
prior to meetings
Compile and distribute induction manuals for any new Board members
Maintaining confidentiality
Other duties as required by the Board of Governors.
Understanding the College’s special character, culture and Anglican Church ethos,
including it’s three tikanga foundations (Māori, Pasifika, Pakeha);

What we are looking for:

Experience in a board secretary or busy office environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with board members
and staff.
An ability to quickly develop an understanding of residential collegiate life and the
University environment and culture.
Excellent organisational ability.

Meetings in 2026 will be held once a month on one Tuesday morning and Thursday evening
with no meetings in December.

If you are interested in providing this service for us, please email a cover letter and
CV to our Operations Manager: Kate Twist; [email protected]

Applications close 27 March 2026

Board Secretary
Self Employed contract basis – Dunedin, Otago
$45 per hour – approximately 4-5 hours per month