Karamū High School · Hawke's Bay
Head of Counselling
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Karamū High School in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Counselling for its Years 7–15 wharekura. The role leads the counselling service, supports school-wide wellbeing planning, and requires experience counselling young people, restorative processes, needs assessment and external referrals. Applicants need current NZAC or equivalent membership and the right to work in New Zealand.
- Full-time permanent counselling leadership role
- Years 7–15 wharekura setting
- Current NZAC or equivalent membership required
- Experience with restorative processes and referrals
Closes in 7 days
Applications close 12 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent leadership role overseeing counselling at a Years 7–15 wharekura. You will lead the counselling service, support individual students, contribute to school-wide wellbeing planning, and work with the Student Support Services Team, pastoral staff and external agencies. The start date is not stated.
What they’re looking for
- Current NZAC or equivalent professional membership
- Leadership experience in a counselling service
- Individual counselling experience with young people
- Experience in secondary school counselling preferred
- Restorative conversation and process facilitation
- Assessment, referrals and external agency liaison experience
About the school
Karamū High School is a secondary school and wharekura in Hawke’s Bay, serving students from Years 7 to 15. The listing describes a diverse student community and a collaborative student support setting.
How to apply
Apply by email with the completed application form, CV and cover letter to the school’s vacancies contact. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Are you an experienced counselling leader who is passionate about helping young people thrive? We are seeking a Head of Counselling to lead our counselling service and join our collaborative Student Support Services Team. This pivotal role provides the opportunity…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 869
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Windsor Avenue, Parkvale-Napier/Hastings, Hastings
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