School Counsellor

Our school counsellor will offer counselling opportunities to ākonga, and be capable of building relationships of trust.   This role is permanent part-time two or three days (specific days are negotiable) per week, term-time only, in school hours, commencing at the end of January Our current counsellor will continue to work the other two or three days per week.  The role is fixed-term to provide cover while a staff member is on extended leave.

We're keen to hear from suitably qualified and experienced counsellors, psychologists, social workers or psychotherapists with appropriate certification/registration, and  who enjoy working with young people in Years 7 to 13, and their whānau.   Candidates should have empathy and understanding towards our students and their diverse cultures, and demonstrate a passion for youth health and wellbeing.  Experience is required in liaising with, and developing strong relationships with, external agencies and professionals that support rangatahi.

Catholic Cathedral College is a Catholic Special Character, co-educational college with over 500 students from Year 7 to Year 13, situated in central Christchurch.   We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.   As a Catholic organisation, we ask that all staff, regardless of personal faith, respect and uphold the Catholic Code of Ethics in their professional conduct.

As a team player, the successful candidate will work closely with our Pastoral Care team and parents to bring a holistic approach to student wellbeing.  The role will include one-to-one counselling with students, supporting wellbeing and positive behaviour programmes with students, facilitating class workshops on wellness, establishing student-led initiatives, and on occasion lead staff PLD.

Employment Agreement: MoE Concurrence Individual Employment Agreement (promulgated 18 March 2022); pay rate to be negotiated.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and police vetting will be undertaken for the successful applicant.

On our website (Catholic Cathedral College - About - Work With Us), you will find further information via the links provided:

• Application information with timeline
• Job Description:  School Counsellor 2026
• Application for Appointment:  Support Staff Declaration Form (pdf and Word versions)

How to apply

If you think you can contribute positively to our College, we look forward to receiving your application;  by digital application only, to be e-mailed to:  including:

• Your Resumé and cover letter, highlighting your reasons for your application, and suitability to the position at Catholic Cathedral College
• The completed Application for Appointment:  Declaration form (downloaded from College website)
• Copies of relevant and professional qualifications and memberships, and first aid certificate as appropriate
• Copy of your current New Zealand driver licence

Only complete applications submitted to the College directly will be considered.   Do not apply via the Seek application process, as such applications will not be reviewed.   

Applications close:  2 November 2025 at the end of day