Job Description
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has long been known for its supportive community and exceptional pastoral care. Our approach to hauora is school-wide and embedded in everything we do. In addition to deans and classroom teachers, students are supported by our expert hauora team, which includes a school nurse, counsellors and chaplain.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Middle School/Hauora Lead and Principal, you will provide a confidential counselling service for students and work closely with staff, whānau and external agencies to support student wellbeing. You will be a trusted advisor and collaborator within our deaning and hauora teams and play a key role in nurturing a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.
This role requires a confident, empathetic practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and a sound understanding of adolescent mental health.
What you’ll bring
• A relevant counselling qualification and current membership with NZAC (or equivalent)
• Experience counselling children and adolescents, ideally in a school setting
• Up-to-date knowledge of adolescent mental health research and practice
• The ability to build trust, observe confidentiality, and work with integrity
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
• Respect for, and alignment with, the special character and values of Marsden School
Why Marsden?
• A warm, inclusive, values-based school environment
• The chance to work closely with a dedicated and caring hauora team
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications
• Ongoing support for professional development
A detailed position description is available on our website www.marsden.school.nz.
To apply, please send a covering letter together with your CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz. Please include the names of two professional referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 14 August and will be considered as they are received. Relevant qualifications and experience are required, and safety checking is a condition of employment.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
Job Details
Job Location
Marsden Avenue
Job Classification
Pastoral Care, Wellbeing and Student Support
Job Status
Part-Time
Contractual Status
Permanent
Start Date
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required
1 – 2 Years
Certifications Required
About the School
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, Marsden Avenue, Karori, Wellington 6012
Principal:
Paula Wells
Email:
info@marsden.school.nz
Phone:
04 476 8707
School roll:
413
Established
1878
How to Apply
Application Instructions
To apply, please send a covering letter together with your CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz. Please include the names of two professional referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 14 August and will be considered as they are received. Relevant qualifications and experience are required, and safety checking is a condition of employment. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
