EAP Counsellor

Join a Trusted Leader in Workplace Wellbeing Services

Umbrella Wellbeing is seeking an experienced EAP Counsellor to join our national team of independent contractors supporting organisations across Aotearoa. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the wellbeing of employees and workplaces.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Umbrella Wellbeing is a team of Clinical Health Professionals who provide evidence-based support to organisations throughout New Zealand. We help leaders and teams build resilience, enhance wellbeing, and foster high-performing, positive workplaces. Our work combines applied clinical expertise with practical business insight to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

• Join a national leader in employee wellbeing and mental health services.
• Flexible working arrangements – can be based anywhere
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Partnership discounts.
• Opportunities for professional development, supervision, and career growth.
• Make a real difference in the lives of clients and workplaces across New Zealand.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

As an EAP Counsellor, you will provide counselling, critical incident debriefing, and other related services. You will work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team to deliver person- and whānau-centred interventions in both workplace and personal contexts. This is a contracting position to cover appointments as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic services including solution focussed short term counselling or other psychotherapeutic modalities appropriate to client needs.
• Facilitating short-term interventions, goal setting, and psychoeducation for clients.
• Conducting case formulation, session note documentation and using client management systems.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, referrers, and colleagues.
• Engaging in supervision and professional development to maintain high-quality clinical practice.
• Ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and organisational standards, including privacy, safety, and client rights.

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience in counselling or psychotherapy.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Current full registration with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors or relevant clinical membership.
• Experience providing a range of therapeutic modalities appropriate to the client group.
• Experienced as an EAP Counsellor/Practitioner.
• A passion about working in the health and wellbeing sector.
• Must have current Indemnity Insurance.
• Understanding of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

• Commitment to The Treaty of Waitangi and bicultural practice.

• Understanding of Māori and Pasifika health models, or identification with one of those communities is preferred.

• The ability to deliver delivering services using Te Reo or a Pasifika language would be ideal but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and professional documentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with client management systems and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Location: can be based anywhere in Aotearoa

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If you are ready to take on a meaningful role supporting the wellbeing of people across New Zealand, click apply today. Please provide your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself.

For further information, contact Samantha McCall |

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 19th December 2025

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview. Applications are reviewed as received, and the role may close early if the right candidate is found.

Applicants must be a New Zealand resident/citizen or hold a valid New Zealand work permit.