Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
Campus Life is a Service Division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for students at The University of Auckland.
Campus Life's vision is of a student experience that by reputation attracts high‐potential students who have a choice of top universities to attend. When there are personal barriers to success they are easily dealt with, and the co‐curricular experience contributes to their personal development in line with the academic and non‐academic characteristics of the Graduate Profile. They leave the University well placed for life‐long success and with a level of loyalty to the University that will enhance our reputation and capability.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong background in mental health to guide our Campus Care | Te Papa Manaaki team. This role calls for expertise and experience in working with students and young people and the ability to apply tikanga-informed approaches to deliver culturally responsive support. Campus Care provides crucial personal and wellbeing assistance to tauira (students), connecting them with the appropriate resources and services to help them succeed and thrive.
As the Campus Care Team Leader, you'll play a crucial role in managing and inspiring a team of Case Managers. You'll provide leadership by setting clear direction and expectations, managing workload distribution and providing clinical practice support. The team leader will oversee the maintain a caseload and ensure relevant continuing professional development for their team.
In addition to overseeing the team's operations, you'll serve as a key liaison between the Campus Care team and other university and community-based stakeholders. Your leadership will ensure that the team continues to be the front door to student needs, offering timely interventions and effectively triaging students to the right support services.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent opportunity.
The remuneration is $96,800 - $119,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position description
He kōrero mōu | About you
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, social work or another relevant field
- Current registration/ practicing certificate with the relevant professional body (SWRB, Occupational therapy Board of NZ, Nursing Council of NZ)
Skills and experience:
- Experience in managing/leading clinical teams
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with clients that are affected by a range of social, physical, and psychological issues, preferably with students or young people
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of case management and its application to support services
- Experience working with young people and providing support services
- Knowledge or awareness of the issues affecting tauira and young people
- Demonstrated cultural competence in supporting diverse student populations, with a focus on effectively engaging Māori and Pasifika students in a mental health context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem solve under pressure
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with sensitive matters
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care coordinates personal and wellbeing support for students. It provides early and holistic support with the aim of preventing further escalation, reducing the burden on the student of accessing help, minimising duplication and gaps in service provision across support providers, and minimising the burden on academic and other non-support staff of assessment and referral requirements
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work-life balance through.
- Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
- Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- 37.5 hours working week
- Flexible employment practices
- 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
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Wednesday 08 January 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed.,
If you have any questions about this role, please email Kate Mace via kate.mace@auckland.ac.nz. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
This role will be advertised for an extended period over the Christmas break. The hiring team will review applications as they are submitted until December 20th and will resume from January 6th. You can expect to hear from us by mid-January, with interviews scheduled for late January to February. The ideal start date for the successful candidate is late February. Thank you for your patience during this period.
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
