Counsellor - Supervisor
College of Community Development and Personal Wellbeing
Permanent, 15 hours per week
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Be a part of a dynamic organisation charged with reforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata
Learning with purpose, creating our futures
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the way our vocational and applied learning is delivered.
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values of Manawa Ora | Manawa Roa | Manawa Nui We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and we aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
The College of Community Development and Personal Wellbeing has an exciting opportunity for a Counselling - Supervisor. This role will support ākonga (learners) who are studying towards a Bachelor of Social Services, Counselling speciality, by providing professional 1:1 supervision. Your supervision will enable ākonga to develop their professional identity, reflect on the application of theory and to develop effective and ethical work practices,
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have a sound understanding and extensive experience of working within a Person Centred Counselling model, in theory and in practice, as well as an understanding of national and international contemporary issues in the counselling field. You will be an active member of NZAC or approved equivalent professional body. Previous supervision experience is essential and a willingness to complete the administrative duties that a supervision role entails.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Vanya Thurston 0800 762 786 or vanya.thurston@op.ac.nz
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