Student Counsellor

St Paul's College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s College in Auckland invites an experienced Student Counsellor to provide welfare support and guidance to students in Years 7–13.

You will work with the Dean of Student Welfare, develop mentoring, manage caseloads, and liaise with families and external agencies, while maintaining confidential records.

A Counselling qualification with NZAC or NZCCA registration is required; experience with 12–18 year olds and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience accompanying, advocating and counselling young people aged 12-18 years old
• Experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models
• Commitment to holistic student care
• Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a Secondary School or a Teaching registration is an advantage, but is not essential
• A commitment to our holistic model of Pastoral care and Special Catholic Character is essential

Responsibilities

• Liaise and work closely with the Dean of Student Welfare to ensure a cohesive approach to student well-being
• Help to develop and minister a mentoring system within the College
• Accept referrals from students, staff, and families and manage a caseload of students requiring support
• Meet with students and their families to facilitate comprehensive support
• Maintain appropriate counselling records, ensuring they are kept securely and confidentially in line with professional standards
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of guidance-related programmes to benefit the wider student body
• Liaise with the wider community (e.g., external agencies, health providers) to support student needs

Education

Counselling qualification with NZAC or NZCCA registration

Job description

St Paul's College – Auckland, North Island

St Paul's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Student Counsellor to provide essential welfare and guidance services to students. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the wellbeing and development of students.

Key responsibilities

Liaise and work closely with the Dean of Student Welfare to ensure a cohesive approach to student well-being

Help to develop and minister a mentoring system within the College

Accept referrals from students, staff, and families and manage a caseload of students requiring support

Meet with students and their families to facilitate comprehensive support

Maintain appropriate counselling records, ensuring they are kept securely and confidentially in line with professional standards

Assist with the preparation and delivery of guidance-related programmes to benefit the wider student body

Liaise with the wider community (e.g., external agencies, health providers) to support student needs

About you

Proven experience in accompanying, advocating and counselling young people aged 12-18 years old

Proven experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models

Commitment to holistic student care

Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills

Qualification in Counselling with registration from NZAC or NZCCA

Experience in a Secondary School or a Teaching registration is an advantage, but is not essential

A commitment to our holistic model of Pastoral care and Special Catholic Character is essential

About us

St Paul's College is a secondary school raising young men from Year 7–13 in the Catholic Marist tradition.We provide education and pastoral care to students.