Kaiāwhina Whare are invaluable members of the staff team at Salmond College. The position provides opportunities to develop your skills in pastoral care and leadership, and is a great opportunity for personal development. Many residents who have excelled during their time as a resident at Salmond College have taken the opportunity to return as a Kaiāwhina Whare to give back to the College.
There are two University and Affiliated Colleges information evenings for anyone keen to learn more about being a sub-warden (Kaiāwhina Whare)
17 July 2025, 7–8pm – Gazebo Lounge, Union Building
20 July 2025, 7–8pm – Union MCR
Kaiāwhina Whare work up to 20 hours a week (40 hours a fortnight) as part of a dynamic team here at Salmond College.
Kaiāwhina Whare will have pastoral and leadership skills, empathy, motivation, and an excellent work ethic. There is extensive training that covers a variety of areas, including mental and physical health. Kaiāwhina Whare are part of the wider pastoral team at Salmond College and are supported at all times by the senior staff of the College.
Start the process by completing the Application form.
Send the completed application form PDF (it will be emailed to you) along with the following:
to Rachael Carson, Deputy Head - Pastoral and Wellbeing at pastoralandwellbeing@salmondcollege.ac.nz
If you have any questions about the Kaiāwhina Whare role at Salmond College, including terms of employment or the appointment process, please contact the Head of College by email head@salmondcollege.ac.nz.
Applications close on Sunday 27th July, 2025.
We will be in contact regarding interviews as applications are received, and offers will be made in late July/early August 2025.