Senior Counsellor

**Mō te Tūnga | About the Role**

**Te Whānau o Waipareira** is seeking a **Senior Counsellor** - **Te Aka Kawa** with real-world experience supporting tāne in community settings. You’ll lead kaupapa Māori mental wellness work that bridges culture and clinical care, guiding whānau and empowering male healing.

**Ngā Kawenga | What You’ll Be Doing**
- Lead kaupapa Māori counselling focused on tāne and their wellbeing
- Manage clinical assessments and risk for whānau in distress
- Use Whānau Systems Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Sensory Modulation and other Māori-focused tools
- Mentor kaimahi and shape male-focused care pathways
- Collaborate with teams to create integrated cultural and clinical support plans
- Link tamariki and whānau with health, social, and cultural services

**Ngā Pūkenga me Ngā Wheako | What You’ll Bring**
- Full HPCA, DAPAANZ, or Social Worker registration
- Proven experience as a senior counsellor, especially with tāne Māori
- Strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, and kaupapa Māori clinical models
- Expert clinical judgement, leadership, and case management capability
- Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

**He Aha Ai Mātou? | Why Join Us**
- Lead male-focused kaupapa Māori mental wellbeing with confidence
- Professional and cultural growth through supervision & development
- Be part of a values-driven, whānau-safe team in West Auckland
- Make long-lasting impact and help shape better care for tāne Māori

Note: NZ residency or valid work visa required. Agency submissions not accepted.