Paraparaumu College · Wellington
Guidance Counsellor
SecondaryPart-time (0.8 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Paraparaumu College on the Kāpiti Coast is seeking a permanent, part-time guidance counsellor for four days per week (0.8 FTTE), with days to be negotiated. The role starts on 28 January 2027 and is open to registered teachers and experienced non-teaching counsellors with a recognised tertiary qualification and current NZAC or equivalent registration; beginning teachers may apply.
- Secondary school serving Years 7–15
- Permanent 0.8 FTTE position
- Four days weekly, negotiable days
- Starts 28 January 2027
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Permanent guidance counsellor position for four days each week, at 0.8 FTTE, with days arranged by agreement. The role supports young people in a busy secondary school setting and begins on 28 January 2027. Applications are welcome from registered teachers and non-teaching counselling professionals, including beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Recognised tertiary counselling qualification
- Current NZAC or equivalent registration
- Proven guidance counselling experience
- Calm, consistent engagement with young people
- Professional judgement in a busy school
- Ability to create a safe counselling environment
About the school
Paraparaumu College is a coeducational Years 7–15 school on the Kāpiti Coast with about 1,500 students. Its practice is shaped by the PC Way, including care, collaboration, wellbeing, personal excellence, deep learning and personalised learning.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter naming three referees to the school. Applications close on 13 November 2026; contact the head of guidance to discuss the role or arrange a visit.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Guidance counsellor
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Paraparaumu College is a highly successful coeducational school situated on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, with a roll of approximately 1,500 students. As an innovative school we are continually inquiring into our practice to provide the best possible learning opportunities for…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,467
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu
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