Te Kamo High School · Northland
Guidance Counsellor
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Te Kamo High School in Whāngarei seeks a full-time, permanent guidance counsellor for its Student Support Centre. The role supports students in Years 9–13 through confidential counselling, safety planning and coordinated pastoral care, working with whānau, iwi and external agencies. A recognised counselling qualification is required; NZAC membership is preferred, and beginning teachers may apply. Start date is not stated.
- Supports students across Years 9–13
- Recognised counselling qualification required
- NZAC membership or eligibility preferred
- Teacher registration not required
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Guidance Counsellor role supporting student wellbeing across Years 9–13. Based in the Student Support Centre and pastoral care team, the role provides confidential counselling, coordinates support and safety planning, and works with whānau, staff, iwi, community agencies and mental health providers. Beginning teachers may apply; the start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised counselling qualification
- Current NZAC membership or eligibility
- NZ teacher registration
- Cross-cultural competence and culturally responsive practice
- Experience with learner agency and restorative practice
- Strong relational and collaborative skills
About the school
Te Kamo High School is a co-educational secondary school in Whāngarei with about 800 students. Its stated values include whānaungatanga, whakapono and aroha, with a focus on students’ academic and personal development.
How to apply
Complete the attached application form and follow the submission details provided with it. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Te Kamo High School is a well-resourced, co-educational secondary school in Whāngarei of approximately 800 students. Grounded in whānaungatanga (respectful relationships), whakapono (trust and integrity), and aroha (compassion and respect), we inspire our ākonga to pursue tūmanako—becoming the best versions…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 764
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 1 Wilkinson Avenue, Kamo, Whangarei
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