SCHOOL COUNSELLOR – PART TIME, FIXED TERM Mercury Bay Area School – Whitianga

Job Summary

Job Description

Mercury Bay Area School Counsellor Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in our kura ranging from 5 to 18 years old, within a supportive and collaborative school community.

• This role is a PART TIME, FIXED TERM position at Mercury Bay Area School:
  1 Day Per Week (Friday)
• Term time only fixed term for 2027

Key Requirements

The successful applicant will be:
✔ Registered with NZAC, PBANZ, NZCCA, APPTA (or equivalent professional body)
✔ Experienced working therapeutically with children and adolescents
✔ Able to build strong rapport with students, whānau, and staff
✔ Skilled at working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
✔ Undertaking regular clinical supervision

Experience in a school environment is preferred.

Training and Professional Development

Applicants with training in Child protection, and Suicide prevention and intervention will be highly
regarded, however full training in these areas will be provided and form part of your annual
professional development commitment.

We Offer
✨ A professional, supportive, and welcoming multi-disciplinary wellbeing team
✨ Regular internal supervision and debrief, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth
✨ A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our ākonga.
✨ Wellbeing-focused school culture

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Carolyn Cook, Head of Kura Wellbeing Team – cookc@mbas.ac.nz

Applications close: 23rd November 2026 12pm