Guidance counsellor
4 days ago
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
We are seeking to employ a registered guidance counsellor to work in our well established Guidance and Hauora Team. This is a permanent position for 40 hours per week, commencing in term 2 (to be negotiated).
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Individual Employment Agreement for school employees whose work does not fall within the coverage clause of a collective agreement. Remuneration will be based on experience.
As a member of our energetic, creative and caring team, you will play an integral role in promoting and supporting hauora throughout the wider school community and empowering our rangatahi to be the best they can.
The position will include tasks such as:
- Counselling rangatahi from Y9 to Y13
- Building relationships with rangatahi, whānau, staff and the wider community
- Identifying, developing and delivering appropriate hauora programmes
- Working alongside our youth workers, health centre, whānau leaders and senior leadership team
- Supporting rangatahi and whānau through the discipline process
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Engaging with appropriate supervision
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualification in Counselling with registration from NZAC, DAPAANZ or similar.
- Experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models with rangatahi.
- Experience in working across multiple external agencies and community groups.
- Experience in restorative practices would be highly desirable.
- The ability to remain calm when working under pressure.
- Excellent administrative and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
If you're ready to make a difference and share your passion for young people, we would love to hear from you
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment and commencement date is subject to a satisfactory police vet.
Interviewing may commence before the advert closes. Please include a cover letter, CV, completed employment application guidelines and at least two referees.
How to applyPlease send your CV, and direct enquiries to:
Physical address:
Pigeon Mountain Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Postal Address:
PO Box 82090, Highland Park, Auckland, 2143
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