Education Gazette
Guidance Counsellor
Cornerstone Christian School · Manawatu/Whanganui
About the role
As part of our Christ-centred pastoral team, you will provide professional counselling and wellbeing support that helps students flourish academically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and personally. You will work closely with students, whānau, staff, and external agencies to ensure young people are supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.
About you
You will:
- be a qualified counsellor with professional counselling membership or eligibility
- demonstrate empathy, wisdom, integrity, and professional judgement
- build trusting relationships with young people and their families
- be committed to professional excellence and ongoing learning
- value collaboration and contribute positively to a caring school community
- support and uphold the special character and values of the school.
In this role you will:
- provide professional counselling services for students
- support student wellbeing, resilience, and positive mental health
- assist students through challenging circumstances, including grief, trauma, and personal difficulties
- partner with families and staff to develop effective support strategies
- contribute to a safe, inclusive, and Christ-centred school culture.
Play a key role in pastoral care and student wellbeing initiatives. This is an opportunity to use your professional skills and faith to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.
Direct enquiries to:
Rebecca Jorgensen, Principal's PA
- Phone
- 06 356 7326
- [email protected]
How to apply
Please refer to our website for an application pack [email protected]
Reference 1HAucs
Role details
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Part-time (0.5 FTTE), fixed-term
- Dates
- 15 February 2027 to 19 November 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Fixed-term due to staff on study leave
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Learning areas
- Hauora, Health and physical education
- Region
- Manawatu/Whanganui
About Cornerstone Christian School
119 Mihaere Drive, Kelvin Grove
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Reference 1HAucs · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAucs
