Wellbeing Navigator

• Are you passionate about wellbeing and looking for casual work to build around your study?
• Have you got strong communication and interpersonal skills?
• Can you attend training from 10-12 February 2027?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Wellbeing Navigators to join the  Student Wellbeing team on a casual contract. The role of a Wellbeing Navigator is to provide peer wellbeing support through engaging students in conversation and activities. It is also to empower students to make the most of support that can enhance their personal wellbeing, e.g. self-help resources and services available at University.

Key responsibilities:

Wellbeing Navigators are expected to:

• Welcome students and actively engage them in conversation, activities and the wider Bubble community. Provide peer wellbeing support.
• Assist students to access appropriate support services and make referrals when required.
• Promote social connection, belonging, and engagement among students.
• Respond appropriately to disrespectful, disruptive, or unsafe behaviour, seeking support when required.
• Promote healthy, balanced and sustainable approaches to wellbeing.
• Facilitate activities and maintain spaces that are inclusive, positive and socially engaging.
• Promote Manawa Ora-Student Wellbeing through lecture presentations, events, the Student Support Hub, and the Student Equity and Wellbeing social media account.
• Attend training and team meetings throughout the year.
• Respond to communication from supervisor and manager.
• Complete timesheets and other required administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Support the implementation of Ki te rā: Student Wellbeing Outcomes Framework.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Key requirements:

• Current student at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellbeing.
• Available to attend training from 10-12 February 2027.
• Available to work 3-6 hours per week during Trimester 1 and 2 teaching periods.
• Reliable and able to attend rostered shifts, meetings, and training.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in a tertiary education context.
• Experience in peer support, mentoring, facilitation, customer service, or other people-focused roles.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, student wellbeing and the university environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and sound judgement.
• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities, including Māori, Pasifika, rainbow, gender-diverse, refugee-background, disabled, and international communities.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 23 October 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Amelia Cameron (amelia.cameron@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email.

Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives? Manawa Ora - Student Wellbeing is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Our team provides essential health and wellbeing services, empowering students to thrive academically and personally. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, compassion, and holistic care. Your expertise can help shape a brighter future for our students!

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Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.