Guidance Counsellor

• Commencing 15 January 2025
  
• Counselling students Year 1-13
• Full-time, fixed-term for 2025
• Term time only
• Albany location with park-like grounds

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi 

Kristin School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school on Auckland’s North Shore. It provides education for over 1800 students from Early Learning to Year 13, with dual pathways through NCEA and the International Baccalaureate programme.

We are increasing our Counselling team, so we are seeking an experienced Counsellor/ Psychologist to join our Wellness Centre team in a fixed-term position until December 2025. You would be responsible for counselling students from Junior to Senior School, including building relationships with the students to help promote emotional and mental wellbeing, self-confidence, and resilience. You will also be responsible for assisting with traumatic incidents or events which may require work after hours. Working with four other counsellors you will be part of high performing team that works alongside nurses and attendance.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, with school holidays off. The successful candidate will be required to attend Camp Week in February 2025.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake 

Our ideal applicant will be a Registered Psychologist or Registered Social Worker, or member or applicant member of NZAC, with 2-3 years experience working with young children and adolescents. You will also have the following attributes:

• exceptional organisational skills
• the ability to build relationships quickly
• highly collaborative for working in a team
• professionalism judgement and confidentiality
• sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Most importantly, the successful applicant will care for children and able to demonstrate commitment to Kristin's values "Progress with Vision, Integrity and Love". 

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Kristin provides the following benefits:

• Supportive and welcoming team and community
• Support for supervision and professional learning and development
• Car parking onsite
• Flu vaccinations, staff gymnasium, EAP services and other wellbeing incentives
• Support from highly skills deans with a strong pastoral care framework
• Well-resourced and amazing facilities.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

Please apply online at www.kristincareers.nz by completing your application form and attaching your CV and cover letter.  Please do not email your application.

If you would like to discuss this role in confidence or request a position description then please phone Alice Cronhelm, HR & Recruitment Coordinator on (09) 415 9566 ext 2526.

Applications close Friday 1 November 2024.