Guidance Counsellor

Cornerstone Christian School; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Christian School in Manawatu/Whanganui seeks a part-time Guidance Counsellor to provide professional counselling and wellbeing support for students across years 1-15. You will work with whānau, staff and external agencies to foster academic, emotional, social, spiritual, and personal flourishing.

You will be a qualified counsellor with membership or eligibility, applying empathy, integrity and professional judgement to build trust with students and families, while upholding the

Qualifications

• Qualified counsellor with professional membership or eligibility.
• Demonstrate empathy, wisdom, integrity, and professional judgement.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and families.
• Commitment to professional excellence and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling services for students.
• Support student wellbeing and mental health.
• Assist students through grief, trauma, or personal difficulties.
• Partner with families and staff to develop support strategies.
• Contribute to a Christ-centred school culture.

Skills

Empathy

Professional judgement

Counselling experience

Strong communication

Education

Qualified counsellor

Counselling membership/eligibility

Job description

Cornerstone Christian School Manawatu/Whanganui

Guidance Counsellor

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.5, Start Date: 15/02/2027, End Date: 19/11/2027 (Fixed-term due to staff on study leave)

Area / composite (Years 1-15), Guidance counsellor
Health and physical education, Hauora

As part of our Christ-centred pastoral team, you will provide professional counselling and wellbeing support that helps students flourish academically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and personally. You will work closely with students, whānau, staff, and external agencies to ensure young people are supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.

About you

You will:

• be a qualified counsellor with professional counselling membership or eligibility
• demonstrate empathy, wisdom, integrity, and professional judgement
• build trusting relationships with young people and their families
• be committed to professional excellence and ongoing learning
• value collaboration and contribute positively to a caring school community
• support and uphold the special character and values of the school.

In this role you will:

• provide professional counselling services for students
• support student wellbeing, resilience, and positive mental health
• assist students through challenging circumstances, including grief, trauma, and personal difficulties
• partner with families and staff to develop effective support strategies
• contribute to a safe, inclusive, and Christ-centred school culture.

Play a key role in pastoral care and student wellbeing initiatives. This is an opportunity to use your professional skills and faith to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.