School-Based Youth Counsellor - Wellbeing & Support

Christchurch-Girls; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Christchurch Girls' High School is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to provide student-centred counselling and pastoral support for rangatahi with diverse wellbeing needs. The role focuses on building trusting therapeutic relationships in a culturally safe environment.

You will liaise with pastoral staff, whānau and external agencies, participate in a collaborative pastoral team, and maintain thorough records in line with school processes and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary counselling qualification and NZAC registration or equivalent.
• Experience counselling adolescents in education or community youth mental health settings.
• High empathy, person-centred practice, sound clinical judgement and commitment to ethics.
• Reliable and conscientious work ethic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good administrative, organisational and digital capability, including confidence with Excel and bespoke software systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver confidential one-on-one counselling for ākonga.
• Manage student risk assessments, safety planning and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate within the pastoral team (Deans and senior leadership).
• Liaise with whānau and external specialist support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical and administrative records per school processes and professional requirements.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centred

Clinical judgement

Ethics

Communication

Education

Tertiary counselling qualification

Tools

Excel

Bespoke software systems

Job description

Christchurch Girls' High School is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to provide student-centred counselling and pastoral support for rangatahi with diverse wellbeing needs. The role focuses on building trusting therapeutic relationships in a culturally safe environment.

You will liaise with pastoral staff, whānau and external agencies, participate in a collaborative pastoral team, and maintain thorough records in line with school processes and professional standards.