Category Archives: Wellbeing

WE ARE HIRING!

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.

Planned Heating Outage – Tupuānuku Student Accommodation 3 July

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.

Free Chair Massages Next Week at UCSA!

Kia ora,

Study week is here, and we know it can be a stressful time — so we’re bringing you a chance to relax and recharge with FREE Chair Massages at Ti Kouka, Haere-roa | UCSA Building next week!

Thanks to the amazing UC Rec Centre Massage Team, we’ve got four fantastic therapists offering their time to help you feel your best.

💆‍♀️ What’s Happening?

Take a 10-minute break from the books and enjoy a relaxing chair massage — completely free!

📍 Where:

Ti Kouka, Haere-roa | UCSA Building

📅 When:

Tuesday, June 3

  • 🕥 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, June 4

  • 🕐 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Thursday, June 5

  • 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📝 How to Sign Up:

Sign-up sheets will be available at the massage area with 10-minute timeslots. Be sure to get in early to secure your spot — these will fill up fast!

Why You Should Come:

  • It’s completely free
  • A quick and easy way to de-stress
  • No equipment or prep needed — just show up and relax

Take a moment for yourself — your mind and body will thank you!

 

Ngā mihi

UC Rec&Sport