College House is seeking a team of exceptional Residential Assistants (RAs) for 2027 to support the care, wellbeing, and community experience of our 159 residents.

Residential Assistants are highly visible leaders within the College House community and play a key role in fostering a safe, respectful, connected, and academically focused residential environment. RAs are leaders, mentors, role models, and key members of the pastoral care team who help foster a welcoming and well-managed residential community.

We are looking for approachable, responsible, mature, and highly capable individuals who can confidently balance leadership, pastoral care, professionalism, security, discretion, and teamwork.

This role is best suited to:

• Senior students in their fourth year or above

• Postgraduate students

• Employed professionals whose work commitments can align with the RA roster, including evenings and weekends

This is a live-in position requiring a strong on-site presence throughout the academic year from the beginning of February 2027 to mid-November 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students through their transition to university and residential life, while promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and community connection

• Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies, complaints, and student concerns when on duty/on-call

• Supporting and upholding College House Policies and Procedures, the University of Canterbury Student Code of Conduct, and the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 in a professional and respectful manner

• Facilitating positive relationships within the hall community

• Completing duty and pastoral reports relating to incidents, safety concerns, and student wellbeing matters in a timely and professional manner

• Supporting events and community activities

• Undertaking regular resident welfare checks and appropriately escalating wellbeing, behavioural, or safety concerns

• Attending staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities

What We Are Looking For

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Emotional maturity and sound judgement

• The ability to lead and support a diverse student community

• Initiative, reliability, and professionalism

• The ability to remain calm and approachable under pressure

• A collaborative and team-focused attitude

• Confidence navigating a range of pastoral care, wellbeing, and operational situations

• A genuine commitment to community living and student success

Position Details

• Part-time, fixed-term position (February – November 2027)

• Live-in role at College House

• Net remuneration equivalent to fully catered accommodation

• Staff car park included

• Access to EAP services

• Employer KiwiSaver contributions (3.5%)

Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July, 2026

Apply via our 2027 RA Application Form or through Student Job Search

If you would like to find out more before applying, we would be pleased to show you around College House and answer any questions you may have about the role and the community. There is no expectation or obligation to submit an application following a visit.

Please contact Sarah Higginson, Assistant Principal, to arrange a visit or discuss any questions you may have.

Email: ap@collegehouse.org.nz