School Guidance Counsellor 2025 (permanent, full-time)

Applications close: 2 weeks from now - 4/02/2025.

We are one of the largest multicultural schools in New Zealand, with over 2200 students representing more than 54 nationalities, a true reflection of Taamaki Makaurau. 

We are led strongly by our educational framework Te Ara O Taawhaki and our values of Respect, Excellence, Whanaungatanga and Akoranga. They guide how we work together as a school community and our student motivation and achievement is strong, through the hard work and dedication of a caring and professional staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join a large collaborative Student Support Services Team. 

 The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in advocating and counselling young people aged 12-18 years old.
  • Proven experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models.
  • Proven experience in working across multiple external agencies and local community groups.
  • Excellent administrative skills and competency in standard Microsoft office applications and databases.
  • Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills.
  • Qualification in Counselling with registration from NZAC or DAPAANZ.

Position commences as soon as possible.

Please complete the online application form below, attaching your cover letter & CV, along with two verbal referees.

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