Guidance counsellor

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Guidance counsellor. English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts.

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing? We are looking for a qualified guidance counsellor (or working towards registration) to work within our restorative practice school. In this role, your focus will be working with senior students, supporting their growth and success within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

You will be passionate about working with young people and be able to manage your workflow to thrive in a busy school environment. You will have the discernment to balance therapeutic support within a school context, working collaboratively within the school’s pastoral team. A commitment to a culturally responsive model that ensures all students feel valued, understood, and supported in a way that respects their unique cultural backgrounds.

Ideal candidates will :

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counselling
• Be a full member of NZAC
• Bring experience working with youth, ideally within a secondary education setting
• Be skilled at advocating for students and maintaining confidentiality
• Work well within a counselling team and build strong working relationships with students and staff
• Have experience facilitating group counselling or psychoeducational programmes.

If you’re a team player with a heart for youth advocacy and an interest in restorative practices, we’d love to hear from you!

How to apply

Please email your CV and cover letter to :

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