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• Fixed Term Part Time opportunity to cultivate community within the University of Canterbury halls
• Flexible work hours to accommodate busy student life
• Develop your CV and leadership skills

Āu Mahi | WHAT YOU WILL DO
  
Our Residential Advisors | Taurima live onsite amongst our Residents | Kainoho and support them through their studies while living on-campus. If you are passionate about making a difference in our community, love where you live and care about people and the kind of experiences they have, then this role is for you! 
  
As a Residential Advisor | Taurima, you will: 

• Support a group of residents within the hall. 
• Support the delivery of active and passive residential experiences and support programs  
• Utilise your excellent communication skills amongst the community  
• Lead the way as a positive values led role model  
• Support the day-to-day operations of a safe and inclusive environment  
• Refer residents to university support services 

Our RA | Taurima role is a challenging yet very rewarding experience. We have 84 live in RA | Taurima positions available throughout our UniLodge Halls at the University of Canterbury for 2026. You will work between 15 hours a week, live within the Halls, and undertake this fixed term role starting from the end of January through to the end of November 2026.  
  
Mōu | WHO YOU ARE
  
You will be a self-assured and successful tertiary education student who has completed at least one year of study. To be successful as an RA | Taurima you will have:

• A demonstrated capacity for leadership and maturity. 
• An ability to respond to difficult or challenging situations in a calm and responsible manner while following all appropriate procedures. 
• Empathy in relation to the diverse issues faced by university tauria | students and an appreciation for the needs of kainoho | residents in student accommodation. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• High level of creativity and problem-solving ability. 
• An ability to interact with residents across many different cultures and backgrounds. 
• An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. 
• Flexible availability to meet the training and rostering requirements, including during weekends. 

Mahi Ngātahi | WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
  
The UniLodge Waitaha | Canterbury team is responsible for Tupuānuku, University Hall, Ilam Apartments, Sonoda, Hayashi and Kirkwood Avenue Hall, a community which totals around 2200 kainoho. We are a hard-working team focused on innovation, mahi tahi, creating meaningful shared experiences and being responsible guardians for place, space and the people that use it.  
  
Ngā Painga o UniLodge | WHY UNILODGE
  
At UniLodge, our vision is to ‘To Build Inclusive Communities for Inspired Living.’ We care for those in our trust and support diversity. We build relationships built on respect and honesty whilst striving for a passionate, energetic and fun environment. 
  
The work you do makes a real difference in the lives of our Kainoho. You will receive three weeks of full-time training and throughout the year you will develop leadership skills, empathy, resilience and strengthen your communication skills whilst learning to thrive in a team environment. You will have a 10% discount on accommodation fees, and competitive hourly wages.  
  
Pēhea te tono mai | HOW YOU APPLY
  
To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter, CV and evidence of your right to work in New Zealand. Your application should include: 

• Your motivation for wanting to be a Taurima 
• An outline of the skills and experience you can bring to the role  
• Your preference for a Hall you would like to live and work in (if any)
• Contact details for at least two referees
• Indication of your academic ability 

Applicants are encouraged to seek support in collating their applications. Please see the UC Careers Advice, Jobs and Internships page for advice and guidance at https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/

If you have any specific questions about our role, please email the team at canterbury@unilodge.co.nz

UniLodge reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.

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