Employee Counsellor: On-site & Telehealth Support

Habit Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No admin and paperwork

Professional development budget

Career progression

Team culture and social events

Well-being initiatives and EAP access

Job summary

Pacific Health Group in Nelson is seeking an empathetic counsellor to provide employee assistance services across worksites, in person or via telehealth. You will deliver targeted counselling and training to employees, supporting wellbeing and resilience.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time options with clear career progression, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional development within a nationwide healthcare group.

Qualifications

• Post‑study counselling experience with five years in general counselling.
• Current APC with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or NZCCA.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy models (e.g., SFT, CBT) desirable.
• Ability to attend on-sites for psychological first aid.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused interventions enabling clients to utilise health coping mechanisms at work and life.
• Visit worksites to provide support after an event disruption.
• Deliver counselling services via in-person, video and telehealth.
• Deliver training to customer employees.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Independent worker

Education

Counselling degree or related qualification

Job description

Pacific Health Group in Nelson is seeking an empathetic counsellor to provide employee assistance services across worksites, in person or via telehealth. You will deliver targeted counselling and training to employees, supporting wellbeing and resilience.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time options with clear career progression, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional development within a nationwide healthcare group.