Hobsonville Point Secondary School · Auckland
Head of Department - Guidance Counselling
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Hobsonville Point Secondary School in Auckland seeks a full-time, permanent Head of Department – Guidance Counselling for its Years 7–15 wharekura. The role leads the Student Services Team, including the School Nurse and guidance counsellors, while continuing direct student support and wellbeing leadership. Applicants need a recognised counselling qualification, current NZAC membership and current Teaching Council registration. The role includes 3MU and 1MMA.
- Leads School Nurse and Guidance Counselling Team
- Direct student counselling remains part of role
- Years 7–15 secondary wharekura
- Recognised counselling qualification required
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Lead the Student Services Team as Head of Guidance Counselling at a Years 7–15 wharekura. The full-time permanent role includes professional leadership of the school nurse and counsellors, direct student counselling, and development of wellbeing systems. The position carries 3MU and 1MMA.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised counselling qualification
- Current NZAC membership
- Current full Teaching Council registration
- Experienced counselling professional
- Ability to lead counselling and wellbeing staff
- Commitment to confidential, responsible student support
About the school
Hobsonville Point Secondary School is a secondary wharekura in Auckland with a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and personal and academic achievement. It supports culturally responsive, restorative and relationship-based practice and maintains close links with its local community.
How to apply
Apply by 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Allowances
- 3MU, 1MMA
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Hobsonville Point Secondary School is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Department - Guidance Counselling to provide professional leadership across our Student Services Team and contribute to the wellbeing, safety and success of our students. This is an exciting…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,038
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Hobsonville Point Road, Hobsonville Point, Auckland
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