Green Bay High School · Auckland
Lead Guidance Counsellor
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Green Bay High School in Auckland seeks a full-time, permanent Lead Guidance Counsellor for its Years 7–15 wharekura. The role leads two counsellors, a 24/7 youth work team and trainee placements, while overseeing wellbeing programmes, GoodSpace and crisis responses; applicants need significant counselling experience and NZAC registration, with pay based on qualifications and experience.
- Leads two full-time counsellors
- Oversees 24/7 youth work team
- NZAC registration required
- Applications close 13 November 2026
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent lead guidance counsellor role in a secondary school pastoral and guidance team. You will supervise two counsellors, a 24/7 youth work team and trainee guidance placements, while working with pastoral care and health staff. The role also covers the GoodSpace wellbeing tool, new student support programmes and crisis response planning. Pay will reflect qualifications and experience, and the appointment requires police vetting.
What they’re looking for
- Significant counselling experience
- Secondary school counselling experience preferred
- Leadership experience in counselling services
- Registered member of NZAC
- Confident and capable practitioner
- Experience developing responsive wellbeing programmes
About the school
Green Bay High School is an Auckland secondary school and wharekura serving Years 7–15. The listing describes a well-established pastoral and guidance network.
How to apply
Send a covering letter, CV and three referees by email to the school recruitment contact. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We require a full-time, trained and experienced lead counsellor to join our pastoral and guidance team at Green Bay High School. The successful applicant will have had significant counselling experience, ideally in a secondary school setting, as well as being…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,942
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 143-161 Godley Road, Green Bay, Auckland
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