"Residential Assistants"

Job Description:

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

2026 Academic Year(15 hrs/week) 25 Jan - 14 Nov 2026

AUT is now recruiting our 2026 team of Residential Assistants (RAs) for Akoranga Student Village on the North Campus. We are a fun and dynamic team, passionate in supporting our resident's safety and wellbeing as they transition smoothly into shared living, getting to know each other and making life-long friends. This is a fantastic opportunity to live where you work and to get the most out of your AUT student experience by helping and supporting others.

Typically, the role is 15 hours per week, and covers front of house activities, leadership for resident groups, and the organisation and delivery of fun and exciting events for our residents. This role is also key in supporting our residents to stay well, healthy, and safe while enjoying their time in the Village.

He kōrero mōu | About you

For successful candidates, the Residential Assistant role gives the opportunity to develop leadership skills while also allowing a continued focus on studies. It provides a generous renumeration package, and the chance to undertake professional development courses.

To do well in this role, you'll need to be:

• Passionate about community engagement
• Adaptable and flexible
• Someone who has great customer service skills - or is keen to gain some
• Organised and great at juggling lots of activities as no two days are the same

Successful applicants must be studying at AUT and are required to live on site in the village. If you've lived in halls of residence before, that would be useful, but it's not essential.

Our Residential Assistants are usually in their second or third year of tertiary study but we're interested to see applications from those with other life experiences too.

You must be eligible to work in NZ to be considered.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the "APPLY" button.

Ngā Utu | Salary:$55,500 - $57,500 per annum *pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference:93423

Te rā aukati | Closing Date:22nd September 2025, 11:55pm

Please note: This role is only open to applications from current AUT students.