Kaiāwhina Whare Applications

Applications for Kaiāwhina Whare at Knox College - Te Kāreti o Knox - 2026 applications will be open early Semester 2, 2025.

Do you want to gain valuable experience in leadership and pastoral care?
Do you want to contribute significantly to a vibrant residential community in one of Dunedin’s most distinctive and beautiful colleges?

If so, a Kaiāwhina Whare position at Knox College could be just what you’re looking for.

Kaiāwhina Whare at Knox College - Te Kāreti o Knox

You will not be expected to be a mental health expert, counsellor or therapist, but you will be expected to be highly motivated and have an excellent work ethic.

You will exhibit basic pastoral and leadership skills, to show that you care, and to know when to call for support or refer to others with greater expertise and experience than your own.

You will be well trained and supported in your role, and realistically remunerated.

We are seeking capable and confident senior tertiary students (Undergraduate or Postgraduate) who relate well to others and preferably have had experience of living in a residential college.

This is a paid, part-time position, of 40 hours per fortnight.

Job Description

How to Apply

Please email your application including the below documents to Dan Crossley - Deputy Head of College - Pastoral and Wellbeing (pastoralandwellbeing@knoxcollege.ac.nz)

1. A cover letter /email of application, stating why you're interested in the role of Kaiāwhina Whare and why you think you would be suitable for the position. In your letter/email you should demonstrate that you have read the Job Description and that you have some knowledge of Knox College.

3. A current CV, including the names and contacts for at least 2 referees (who are not famliy or personal friends).

4. A copy of your academic transcript

If you have any questions about the Kaiāwhina Whare role at Knox College, including terms of employment (gernally) or the appointment process, please contact Daniel Crossley - Deputy Head of College - Pastoral and Wellbeing, pastoralandwellbeing@knoxcollege.ac.nz, 0272895357