School Guidance Counsellor

Due to our growing role and the exciting expansion of a dedicated senior campus planned for 2026, we are currently seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, highly motivated, organised and culturally responsive registered counsellor to work alongside our learners, staff and the wider community. 

Your core role is to offer counselling services to learners, staff, families and whānau as required. Our counselling team will work collaboratively to ensure school-wide Hauora (wellbeing) and care systems evolve, so we continue to meet the needs of our school community. Working collaboratively with the staff, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and inclusive environment at the college, one that is free from intolerance, harassment, and bullying. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in advocating and counselling young people aged 12-18 years old.
• Proven experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models.
• Proven experience in working across multiple external agencies and local community groups.
• Excellent administrative, communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Qualifications in Counselling with registration from NZAC or DAPAANZ.

This role is a part-time, permanent position (hours and days negotiable for the right candidate).