View School Guidance Counsellor (full time - 2027)

Manurewa High School; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manurewa is seeking an experienced school counsellor to join the Student Support Services Team. The successful candidate will advocate for and counsel students aged 12-18, conduct risk assessments, and work across external agencies and community groups. Strong administrative and communication skills are essential.

Registration with NZAC or DAPAANZ is required. Please complete the application form and attach your CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advocating and counselling young people aged 12-18 years old.
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• Proven experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models.
• Proven experience in working across multiple external agencies and local community groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and advocacy for students aged 12-18.
• Coordinate risk assessments and safety planning.
• Collaborate with external agencies and local community groups.
• Maintain accurate administrative records using standard Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Youth counselling

Risk assessment

Interagency collaboration

Administrative skills

Education

Counselling qualification (NZAC or DAPAANZ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applications close: 2 weeks from now - 23/11/2026.We are one of the largest multicultural schools in New Zealand, with over 2400 students representing more than 60 nationalities, a true reflection of Taamaki Makaurau.We are led strongly by our educational framework Te Ara O Taawhaki and our values of Respect, Excellence, Whanaungatanga and Akoranga. They guide how we work together as a school community and our student motivation and achievement is strong, through the hard work and dedication of a caring and professional staff.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join a large collaborative Student Support Services Team.The successful candidate will demonstrate:Proven experience in advocating and counselling young people aged 12-18 years old.Proven experience in risk assessment and using a range of therapeutic models.Proven experience in working across multiple external agencies and local community groups.Excellent administrative skills and competency in standard Microsoft office applications and databases.Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills.Qualification in Counselling with registration from NZAC or DAPAANZ.Please complete the application form and attach your CV and cover letter