Team Leader - Proctor’s Office / Campus Watch

Job Description:

PROCTOR’S OFFICE/TE MANU TĀIKO
STUDENT SERVICES/TE RATONGA ĀKONGA

Are you a strong leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys making a genuine difference in people’s lives?

The role/Te mahi

We’re looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our close-knit team committed to student wellbeing, public safety and community engagement.

You’ll lead a frontline team that plays a vital role in fostering a safe and supportive campus for students and staff.

In this role you will:
• Supervise and lead Campus Watch Team Members to ensure they positively influence personal safety and behaviour on and off campus.
• Deliver pastoral care to students and prevent crime and disorder.
• Respond to incidents with calm, confidence and care.
• Deliver regular training, performance reviews and maintain operational excellence across the team.

You will also play an important role in building and maintaining positive working relationships with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

What we’re looking for:
• An experienced leader with high integrity and proven ability to relate to young people.
• Great communication, strong risk assessment skills and sound judgement.
• Strong pastoral care experience.
• A calm, approachable leader who can relate well to students and staff from all backgrounds.
• A good working knowledge of relevant New Zealand law.
• A well-developed sense of humour is also valued.

You will be physically fit and healthy, hold a current full drivers licence and current First Aid certificate. You will also hold, or be willing to obtain, a Firearms Licence.

About our team/Mō te tīma

The University has maintained a dedicated Proctor’s Office for nearly 50 years, playing a vital role in promoting student and staff safety while supporting a positive and healthy learning environment.

At the heart of our work is Campus Watch, a team with a strong pastoral focus committed to fostering a safe, supportive campus where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Campus Watch is made up of a diverse, approachable group of individuals who are always available to provide support, guidance, and assistance whenever and wherever it's needed.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The role includes shift work outside of standard business hours.

Working hours will be scheduled in advance through a roster and will average 37.5 hours per week over each 10-week period.

Please see additional details below for an example of the roster hours.

The appointment range for this role is $75,631 to $80,503, Top of Range $88,750.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.

Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a Police clearance check.

We offer a supportive team environment, five weeks annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Specific enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Dave Scott, Proctor, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600695 will close on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

Contact: Dave Scott
Position details: Job Description
Position details: Roster Example
Further Information: Proctor's Office
Location: About Dunedin