Student Wellbeing Counselor — Tertiary Education

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Qjumpers Dunedin is seeking a Counsellor to join the Student Success Team. You would provide counselling interventions focusing on brief approaches and collaborate with health professionals as needed.

You will promote awareness of counselling services to all ākonga and contribute to education programs and workshops. The role emphasizes Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments and culturally responsive practices, with a focus on meeting the needs of Māori, Pasifika, and disabled learners in Dunedin City,

Qualifications

• NZAC membership or equivalent professional body.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Counselling and mental health experience, ideally in tertiary sector or community services with young adults.
• Experience working with Māori and Pasifika clients, demonstrating cultural competency.
• Experience in working with a range of brief interventions.
• Passion for learner health and wellbeing and working with young adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling interventions including brief interventions.
• Promote awareness and education of counselling services to ākonga (learners).
• Develop and facilitate educational programmes and workshops.

Skills

Counselling experience

Cultural competency (Māori & Pasifika)

Brief interventions

NZAC membership

Learner wellbeing passion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Qjumpers Dunedin is seeking a Counsellor to join the Student Success Team. You would provide counselling interventions focusing on brief approaches and collaborate with health professionals as needed.

You will promote awareness of counselling services to all ākonga and contribute to education programs and workshops. The role emphasizes Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments and culturally responsive practices, with a focus on meeting the needs of Māori, Pasifika, and disabled learners in Dunedin City,