Counsellor

Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state secondary school in Christchurch is seeking a passionate Counsellor to join their pastoral team on a full-time fixed-term basis covering parental leave. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in counselling or therapy, be experienced in a secondary school setting, and show a commitment to teamwork and school activities. This role begins on January 26, 2026, and ends on December 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a secondary school environment is desirable.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team spirit among staff.
• Willingness to engage in school co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Join the pastoral team covering parental leave.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and events.

Skills

Experience in secondary school environment

Team spirit

Reflective practice

Education

Counselling or therapy qualifications

Job description

Counsellor

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 26/01/2026, End Date: 04/12/2026 (Parental leave)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Guidance counsellor

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora is a leading state day and boarding school for Y9-13 students, located in the heart of Christchurch City by Hagley Park.

We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced counsellor/therapist to join our pastoral team in a fixed-term full-time position, covering parental leave.

They will foster a team spirit of collaboration amongst staff and engage in reflective practice. A willingness to contribute to and participate in the corporate life of the school, school-wide co-curricular activities, extra-curricular activities, and events is essential.

Experience working in a secondary school environment is desirable.

Position description is available via our website.

It is essential that all applications are made via the Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora website.

This position will commence on 26 January 2026 and end on the last day of term 4, 2026.

Physical address: 10 Matai Street, Riccarton, Christchurch