Wellbeing

WE ARE HIRING!

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Kaiwhakatere Oranga | Wellbeing Navigators – Recruiting now!

The UC Student Wellbeing Team are recruiting for some new members of the Kaiwhakatere Oranga | Wellbeing Navigators.

You might have seen them around campus this year sharing wellbeing kōrero over hot drinks in the Living Room, handing out free toasties at Connect Zones, or hosting groups like Rainbow Café and Book Club.

The Kaiwhakatere Oranga work to enhance the wellbeing of UC students through engagement, peer to peer support, and student voice.

We are looking for people who are confident connecting with others, passionate about student wellbeing, and keen to help their peers feel supported and informed about the help available. Full training will be provided!

This is a casual role for students currently enrolled at UC, and we are looking for people who can commit to about 6-8 hours each week during term time and actively contribute to programme activities for at least a year.

Applicants with diverse lived experiences are highly valued for this role.

Interviews will take place during weeks 3 & 4 of Term 3, and successful candidates must be available to attend paid training during the mid-semester break (exact dates TBC)

For more information including a position description and instructions on how to apply, email holly.coulter@canterbury.ac.nz

Applications are open until 9am, Monday  21 July.

Community notice, Health and Wellbeing

Planned Heating Outage – Tupuānuku Student Accommodation 3 July

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There will be a total heating outage affecting the Tupuānuku Student Accommodation building between 8am and 5pm on Thursday 3 July.

Facilities Management Contractors will be completing the connection of the additional ground source heat pump to the existing mechanical pipework in the Tupuānuku Energy Centre, and there will be no heating in the Tupuānuku Student Building during this work.

What do you need to do?

Due to the time of year Residents and Staff are likely to find that the Tupuānuku student building is considerable colder than usual due to this heating outage.

  • Please take note that the works will be happening and that the heating will be off all day.
  • Dress warmly and to the weather.
  • Consider using other areas on Campus, such as the Library, the Undercroft, or a café, where heating will be operating.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank staff and students for their support as Contractors complete these connections.

Facilities Management.

Behaviour and Responsibilities, Community notice, Our Community

Ride Right, Walk Wise, Stay Safe

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It’s great to see so many staff and students at UC using a mix of transport options – especially more active choices like walking and cycling.

With this variety though, comes the challenge of keeping our roads safe for everyone. Busy environments can overload road users with information, making it harder to react quickly and increasing the risk of accidents.

The City Council has made positive changes to nearby roads, these include lower speed limits, separated cycle lanes, and additional crossings – but safety still depends on all of us.

🚴‍♂️ Cyclists

  • Always give way at pedestrian crossings. Slow down, stay alert, and be ready to stop – even if you’re in a cycle lane.
  • Use the nearest designated cycle crossing to cross roads safely – there are plenty of these on and around campus to help you get where you’re going.
  • If you’re using a pedestrian crossing, hop off and walk your bike across. If it’s a cycle crossing, shared path, or courtesy crossing, you can ride across – just be mindful of others.

🚶‍♀️Pedestrians

  • Choose the safest option – use a pedestrian crossing whenever you can. If you’re within 20 metres of one, it’s not just a great habit, it’s also the law.
  • If you’re getting off a bus, wait until it drives away before crossing – that way you can clearly see (and be seen by) oncoming traffic.
  • Before stepping out, always make eye contact with drivers and cyclists to ensure they’ve seen you and can stop in time.

🛴 E-scooters

  • You can ride on footpaths or roads – just not in dedicated cycle lanes.
  • On roads, stay near the edge; on footpaths, always give way to pedestrians and other users.
  • Be predictable – ride in a straight line, ring your bell if you’re approaching someone, and keep a respectful distance at all times.

 

Let’s keep UC moving safely. Thanks for being part of a community that looks out for one another!