EAP Counsellor: Trauma-Informed Workplace & Family Support

Habit Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye exams

Flu vaccinations

Access to EAP services

Annual professional development budget

Job summary

Habit Health seeks an experienced EAP Counsellor for our Central Wellington office to support employees and whānau with personal and workplace issues. You will work across a diverse client base aged 11 through to retirement, delivering evidence‑based counselling via in‑person, video and telehealth, and providing on‑site support after workplace events.

You will be supported by supervision, a strong clinical framework, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ counselling experience post‑degree.
• Current professional registration and APC with NZAC/DAPAANZ/SWRB/NZCCA.
• Experience with workplace and family‑focused counselling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused, evidence‑based interventions for coping at work and life.
• Provide on‑site support after disruptive workplace events.
• Deliver counselling via in‑person, video, and telehealth.
• Provide training and group work to organisations.
• Manage a varied caseload across Wellington region.
• Participate in regular supervision and professional development.

Skills

Family & teen counselling

Trauma response

Cultural competency

Brief interventions

Supervision & training

Education

NZ Registered Counsellor (NZAC/DAPAANZ/SWRB/NZCCA)

Job description

Habit Health seeks an experienced EAP Counsellor for our Central Wellington office to support employees and whānau with personal and workplace issues. You will work across a diverse client base aged 11 through to retirement, delivering evidence‑based counselling via in‑person, video and telehealth, and providing on‑site support after workplace events.

You will be supported by supervision, a strong clinical framework, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.