Counsellor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a permanent 0.6 FTE part-time Counsellor to join our Student Support Services team at EIT. Based at our Taradale Campus Health Centre, this role provides vital counselling services to students and staff, supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives across campus. You will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure holistic care and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive environment for learning and growth.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $80,000 and $85,000, dependent on skills and experience.
You will be responsible for:
- Deliver individual counselling and crisis intervention for students and staff.
- Promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives across campus.
- Provide guidance to the Wellbeing Advisory Group and facilitate workshops on stress management and resilience.
- Build and maintain referral networks with external providers and collaborate with Student Support Services for holistic care.
- Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling practices.
- Assist with academic accommodations for students with mental health challenges.
- Contribute to staff training on mental health awareness and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with institutional policies.
- Support a healthy workplace through safe practices and personal wellbeing strategies.
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the position manager.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A recognised counselling qualification and current professional registration.
- Experience providing counselling and crisis intervention in diverse settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
- Cultural competence and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all practices.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About Us
EIT is a vibrant tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering culturally responsive services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau.
Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Safety Check process. Submit your CV and Cover Letter online. For queries, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
