Cornerstone Christian School · Manawatu/Whanganui
Guidance Counsellor
Area schoolPart time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.5, Start Date: 15/02/2027, End Date: 19/11/2027 (Fixed-term due to staff on study leave)
Cornerstone Christian School in the Manawatū-Whanganui region is seeking a part-time Guidance Counsellor for up to 0.5 FTTE across Years 1–15. This fixed-term role runs from 15 February to 19 November 2027 while a staff member is on study leave, providing counselling and wellbeing support and working with students, whānau, staff and external agencies. Applicants need professional counselling qualifications and membership, or eligibility for membership.
- Up to 0.5 FTTE
- Fixed term for staff study leave
- Years 1–15 composite school
- Counselling support includes grief and trauma
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
This part-time Guidance Counsellor role provides professional counselling and wellbeing support for students across Years 1–15. You will work with students, whānau, staff and external agencies on issues including grief, trauma, resilience and mental health, and contribute to pastoral care initiatives. The position is fixed term at up to 0.5 FTTE, from 15 February to 19 November 2027, covering staff study leave.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified counsellor with professional membership or eligibility
- Sound judgement, empathy, wisdom and integrity
- Ability to build trust with students and whānau
- Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning
- Collaborative approach to supporting the school community
- Commitment to the school’s Christian character and values
About the school
Cornerstone Christian School is a composite Years 1–15 school in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It has a Christ-centred pastoral approach and seeks to support students’ academic, emotional, social, spiritual and personal development.
How to apply
Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 15 Feb 2027
- Ends
- 19 Nov 2027
- Subjects
- Health and physical education, Hauora
- Listed
- 14 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“As part of our Christ-centred pastoral team, you will provide professional counselling and wellbeing support that helps students flourish academically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and personally. You will work closely with students, whānau, staff, and external agencies to ensure young people…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 606
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 119 Mihaere Drive, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
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