Company Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking two Night Supervisors to join our team, working night shifts in our student residences. This vital role ensures our students feel safe, supported, and part of a positive community.

You will be the first point of contact for residents needing pastoral care or well-being support during the night. While this isn’t a traditional security role, you’ll lead on health, safety, and security, making sure protocols are followed, emergencies are handled, and first aid is provided when needed.

When not responding to incidents or patrolling, you’ll be responsible for completing general administrative and coordination tasks.

To learn more, please review the full position description.

Hours

These part-time, permanent roles offer an average of 30 – 35 hours per week on night shifts.

Training

We provide full training, including first aid, mental health event management, and basic security. This paid training will take place during regular business hours before your night shifts begin.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We’re looking for candidates who are empathetic, passionate about student well-being, and capable of handling challenging situations independently. While you’ll be working alone during shifts, remote support from the team will be available.

This role is ideal for those seeking night shifts to fit their lifestyle, and we’ve found it to be a great fit for people with experience in pastoral care, student-focused roles, mental health services, social work, youth work, residential care, hospitality or even those considering a career as a police officer.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to:

• Be available for night shifts on an alternating roster, including weekends
• Ideally, have experience providing pastoral care or support
• Possess strong communication skills, able to guide and support others with a gentle, non-enforcement approach
• Have some knowledge of security systems, CRMs, databases, and Building Health & Safety compliance (training will be provided)
• Be physically fit (a medical test by our approved provider is required
• This position required successful applicants to pass NZ police vetting checks and vulnerable children’s Act requirements

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum (pro-rated)
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Additional parental leave payments
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Submit your application online by Wednesday, 5th March 2025, to be considered.

Additional Information
Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz