Guidance Counsellor

Southland Boys’ High School is seeking a warm, approachable guidance counsellor to work alongside our existing counsellor and pastoral team. Our counselling service welcomes boys from all year levels and backgrounds, giving them a safe, confidential space to talk through what’s happening in their lives. You’ll help students make sense of what they’re facing, build on their strengths and find practical ways to manage challenges at school and beyond. You’ll also work with whānau and staff to help boys feel supported, connected and able to do well at school.

Key responsibilities | Ngā haepapa matua

• Provide confidential counselling and help students develop practical ways to manage challenges such as anxiety, grief, bullying, family changes and academic pressure.
• Work with whānau, deans and staff to put the right support in place, including referrals to external services when needed.

Key attributes | Ngā pūkenga nui

• The ability to build trusting relationships with adolescent boys and their whānau, with empathy, sound professional judgement and a commitment to culturally responsive practice.
• A recognised counselling qualification is preferred, however, we welcome applications from those working towards a recognised counselling qualification.

We’ll review applications as they come in and invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged, as we may appoint before the advertised deadline.