Guidance Counsellor

Commencing Term 1, 2027

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu - Adorn the bird with feathers so that it may fly.

At Marlborough Girls' College, our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga underpin everything we do. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Guidance Counsellor to join our pastoral team and support ākonga to build resilience, wellbeing and positive connections.

For a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, the role may include Head of Guidance responsibilities, with remuneration of 2 Middle Leadership Units (2MU) and 1 Middle Management Allowance (1MMA).

About the role

You will provide professional counselling and pastoral support to students, whānau and staff, working within the NZAC Code of Ethics and Teaching Council Standards. The role promotes student wellbeing through a strengths-based approach, supports Te Whare Tapa Whā as a model of hauora, encourages restorative practice, and strengthens partnerships with mana whenua and the wider community.

What we offer

You will join a well-resourced pastoral team that includes:

• Year Level Deans
• Full-time Educational Psychologist
• Two part-time Counsellors (equivalent to one full-time position)
• Hauora Leader
• Youth Worker and Kaiawhina
• Strong support from the Principal and Senior Leadership Team

Additional benefits include:

• Strong community and agency partnerships
• Regular clinical supervision
• Funded professional development
• A commitment to wellbeing, restorative practice and Te Tiriti partnership
• Potential Head of Guidance allowance for the right candidate

What we're looking for

We are seeking a candidate with:

• A recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Master's level)
• Current or eligible NZAC membership
• Teaching Council registration or eligibility for a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT)
• Experience supporting young people, including risk assessment and crisis response
• A strengths-based, student-centred approach
• Cultural competence and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills

Marlborough Girls' College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students and follows safer recruitment practices, including police vetting.