Family Worker -Counsellor

Ko matou tenei

I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive.

Our team of 900 staff members spans from Taupo to Whangarei, providing access to essential health and social services.

We are renowned for our core services :

Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline

, and

Shine

All our work is guided by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life, and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, and Tangata Whenua.

Te Kowhiringa - The Opportunity

Our South Auckland-based service is seeking a talented and experienced

Counsellor

, ideally with a Social Work background, to join our team part-time.

This role involves engaging with children and their families to work towards positive and lasting changes in their lives.

This position is 30 hours per week.

Nga pukenga kei a koe - Your Skills and Experience

A qualified Counsellor registered with NZAC

Familiar with strength-based practice principles

Competent in working with families affected by issues such as domestic violence and child abuse

Able to engage with families where safety concerns are present

Thrives in a busy, multi-disciplinary team environment

Enjoys facilitating groups

Demonstrates exemplary professional practice

Has experience working effectively with Maori families

Possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent family support, assessment, and counselling abilities

Nga ahuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei - Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to fostering a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and valued.

Our initiatives include being a dementia-friendly organization, a DVFREE Tick accredited employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ, and a signatory of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are vital to our success.

As a team member, you will have access to :

Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programmes

Wellbeing resources for you and your family

Discounts on various services and products via our BOOST programme

Rewards for referring friends or family to work with us

Recognition for 5 or more years of service

KiwiSaver contributions in addition to your salary

Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave annually

For questions or to request a copy of the Role Profile, contact

To learn more about us and other opportunities, visit our

Careers page

E hika ma, Tono a mai!

(What are you waiting for?)

Join our team and be part of the solution!

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