School Counsellor

Nau mai, Haere mai | Join our whānau Are you a relational practitioner passionate about empowering emerging adolescents (Years 7–8)? Te Kura Takawaenga o Kerehana is seeking a culturally responsive School Counsellor to promote the holistic wellbeing of our ākonga. Guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā , you will uphold mana, foster resilience, and help students thrive across our Taumata framework. Possible start time We are hoping to employ a successful candidate to this permanant role, Monday to Friday and ideally for the start of term 4 2026, but can be flexible about your start date. We would even be willing to wait for the best candidate to start with us in term 1, 2027. Te Tūranga | Key responsibilities Counselling and wellbeing: Provide individual/group counselling and crisis de-escalation for ākonga navigating social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. Targeted interventions: Facilitate structured support programmes (e.g., Seasons for Growth , expressive therapies, self-esteem building). Restorative and collaborative practice: Embed restorative approaches to resolve conflict and preserve mana. Connect whānau with community services and collaborate with kaiako to support student growth. Living our kaupapa: Model our values— Whakaute (Respect), Rangatiratanga (Responsibility), and Whakaanga (Engagement). Te Haumata Tino Tika | Qualifications and Experience Relevant qualification in counselling or social work. Full or provisional membership with NZAC, NZCCA, SWRB, or an equivalent professional body. Skilled in evidence-based modalities tailored to early adolescents (sand therapy, grief/trauma-informed practice). Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bilingual/bicultural pathways, and supporting Māori and Pasifika ākonga. Exceptional communication, case management, and relational skills. Informal chats and school visits are warmly welcomed! Ko Kerehana ko au, Ko au ko Kerehana.