Residential Life Coordinator

• Are you a well-organised, proactive team player?
• Do you have proven administration and communication skills? 
• Can you work effectively in a dynamic environment with a diverse range of people?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Residential Life Coordinator to support our Halls of Residence on a permanent, full-time basis. 

Working closely with the Hall management team and wider accommodation support services, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the Hall and accommodation service for our students runs smoothly. 

Your day will involve assisting the Tumuaki Taupuni - Head of Hall in operational and financial management of the Hall, providing high-quality, student-centred administrative services that support second-to-none experiences for residents, and contributing to resident’s pastoral care and wellbeing. 

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is a team player, customer-focused, well-organised, self-motivated, proactive, quick to learn, adaptable, and passionate about helping people. You’ll need to have a strong system focus as well as able to interact and assist our residents. 

Key requirements: 

• Experience working in a front line, customer focused environment.
• Experience in invoicing, accounts and financial administration.
• Experience working with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Proven experience working with finance and database systems.
• Experience in managing a diverse office environment.
• Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. 

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 25 August 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nina Ness ([email protected]).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.