Marlborough Girls' College · Marlborough
Guidance Counsellor
SecondaryFull time, PermanentLeadership units
Marlborough Girls’ College is seeking a full-time, permanent Guidance Counsellor from Term 1, 2027. The role supports secondary students, whānau and staff through counselling, pastoral care, risk assessment and crisis response, with a strengths-based approach grounded in hauora and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. A qualified and experienced candidate may take on Head of Guidance duties with 2MU and 1MMA.
- Recognised counselling qualification required
- Current or eligible NZAC membership
- Teaching Council registration or LAT eligibility
- Regular clinical supervision and funded professional development
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026, noon.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent Guidance Counsellor role begins in Term 1, 2027, supporting students, whānau and staff through counselling and pastoral care. The role focuses on wellbeing, resilience, Te Whare Tapa Whā, restorative practice and community connections. A suitably qualified and experienced person may also lead Guidance, with 2 Middle Leadership Units and 1 Middle Management Allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised counselling qualification at diploma or master's level
- Current or eligible NZAC membership
- Teaching Council registration or eligibility for a LAT
- Experience with youth risk assessment and crisis response
- Culturally competent practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Strong communication and collaborative relationship-building skills
About the school
Marlborough Girls' College is a Years 7–15 girls' secondary school and wharekura. Its pastoral approach is grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, kotahitanga, student wellbeing and Te Tiriti partnership.
How to apply
Apply to Marlborough Girls' College with evidence of your counselling qualification, professional registration or eligibility, and relevant experience. Applications close on 6 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Health and physical education
- Allowances
- 2MU + 1MMA
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Commencing Term 1, 2027 Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu - Adorn the bird with feathers so that it may fly. At Marlborough Girls' College, our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga underpin everything we do. We are seeking…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 953
- Gender
- Girls School
- Address
- 21 Mclauchlan Street, Springlands, Blenheim
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