Education Gazette

Guidance Counsellor
Aotea College · Wellington
About the role
Guidance Counsellor, fixed term part-time 0.38 FTTE, commencing 28 January 2027. We seek a qualified Counsellor who is an NZAC member and preferably from a teaching background.
Aotea College is a vibrant, multicultural, and co-educational secondary school located in the heart of Porirua.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive environment and our strong reputation for student engagement and community spirit. You will be working with a team of counsellors and other support staff, providing care for our 1350 students.
The successful applicant will:
- Be a passionate practitioner with a strong background in Guidance
- Be eager to contribute to a department that values creative excellence and student agency.
- Engage actively in our school-wide professional learning community.
At Aotea College, we offer a supportive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Direct enquiries to:
Jason White, Principal
- Phone
- 04 237 3166
- aln@aotea.school.nz
How to apply
Please apply in writing with a completed application form, CV, covering letter, and the names of three referees, attn. Jason White - Principal, Aotea College.
Requests for forms and completed applications can be emailed to the Principal’s P.A at: aln@aotea.school.nz
Reference 1HB1aH
Application documents
Role details
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Sector
- Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
- Position
- Part-time (0.3 FTTE), fixed-term
- Dates
- 28 January 2027 to 16 December 2027
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Cover for a permanent employee - study leave
- Incentives and allowances
- None listed
- Region
- Wellington
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Applications are sent directly to the school. Education Gazette does not receive or screen them.
Reference 1HB1aH · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB1aH
