Staff Vacancies

Academic, Arts, Cultural and Sports Manager

Full Time – Dunedin, Otago

Salary 80-90k,

Selwyn College/ Te Maru Pūmanawa is looking for a Manager 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 this will be responsibility for coordinating the delivery of an effective academic, cultural, arts and sport programme including event organisation for residents and supporting with pastoral care.

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:

Providing strong leadership for Selwyn College residents, alongside the Warden and other senior staff, to ensure a sustained positive community and culture;
Coordinating of the College’s events and activities programme, with support of the Deputy Warden and other senior staff;
Developing an atmosphere of academic excellence in the college through coordination of the College’s academic programme;
Assist the Warden and other senior staff with the provision of excellent pastoral care of its residents.
Understanding and nurturing the College’s special character, culture and Anglican Church ethos, including it’s three tikanga foundations (Māori, Pasifika, Pakeha);
Liaison with relevant University departments regarding resident scholastic matters;
Assisting with the housing, safety and support of College residents and guests;
Maximising technology opportunities to meet the College’s needs (e.g. communication and residential management platforms);
Adhering to all legislative requirements, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Pastoral Care and Privacy legislation.

What we are looking for:

Essential

Tertiary qualification or recognised qualification relevant to the role, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in the tertiary sector and/or familiarity with a university/polytechnic education environment.
Experience providing support to young adults in an academic or learning environment

Preferred

Experience working with young adults in a leadership role.
Experience supporting young adults in a tertiary education setting.
Experience addressing complex social situations involving young adults, including mental health, harassment and behavioural issues.
Previous experience in a pastoral care or support role.

Skills/Pūkeka

Essential

Knowledge in planning and organising events, workshops, or activities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents and staff.
Empathy and understanding of the needs of residents in a tertiary setting
An ability to quickly develop an understanding of residential collegiate life and the University environment and culture.
Good leadership skills in guiding young academics within a scholastic living environment.
Excellent organisational ability.
Capacity to perform effectively and professionally in complex and challenging situations, including mental health and resident wellbeing incidents.
Ability to liaise constructively with a wide range of academics.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, especially during busy periods.
Competence in using software and technology (e.g., StarRez) to manage documentation and communications.

Attributes/Āhuataka

Warm, caring and empathetic personality.
Self-motivated and resourceful with initiative; and
Flexible and adaptable

Special Requirements

Hold a current, clean full driver’s license.
During the academic year, work hours generally include evenings and weekends. Outside of the academic year, shifts may move to daytime hours as required.
Staff must comply with the Public Records Act 2005 and Privacy Act 2020, including participating in relevant training.
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.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please email a cover letter and CV to our Warden: Ziggy Lesa; [email protected].

Applications close Friday 09 January 2026.

Servery Assistant

Role Description - please click here

Selwyn College/ Te Maru Pūmanawa is looking for a Servery Assistant 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 catering team, who ensure our young people are feed with nutritious, delicious food.

About us and the role:

What you will be doing:

Organisation & set up of the dining room
Efficient meal service in accordance with given guidelines.
Effective cleaning of kitchen and dining area, equipment and appliances in accordance with instructions.
Responsible for laundry duties throughout the shift.
Timely and proper completion of Food safety documentation & checklists.
Ensuring that all food served has been dietary checked to ensure safety and wellbeing of staff and residents.
Engaging with our residents and staff in a positive and supportive manner.

What we are looking for:

Experience/Knowledge/Wheako/Mātauraka

Basic Food safety certificate (Unit Standard 167).

Skills/Pūkeka

Communication skills.

Attributes/Āhuataka

Ability to follow instructions.
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 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday, lunch and parking is provided.

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

Domestic Cleaner

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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:

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

Attributes/Āhuataka

Ability to follow instructions.
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 (different hours over the summer period), parking is provided.

Applications will close Sunday 18 January 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]

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:

CHEM191 (S1)
PHSI191 (S1)
BSNS112 (S1 & S2)
BSNS115 (S1 & S2)
FINC102 (S1 & S2)
BSNS114 (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