Rototuna Senior High School · Waikato
Head of Student Services / Guidance Counsellor
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Rototuna Senior High School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Student Services / Guidance Counsellor from term 1, 2027. The role leads student wellbeing and guidance services across a Years 7–15 wharekura, combining counselling practice with multidisciplinary team leadership. Applicants should be experienced guidance counsellors and hold NZAC registration.
- Full-time permanent appointment
- Starts term 1, 2027
- Leads multidisciplinary wellbeing services
- NZAC registration required
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
Full-time, permanent leadership role starting Term 1, 2027, combining guidance counselling with responsibility for student wellbeing and guidance services across Years 7 to 13. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, develop wellbeing systems, support colleagues’ professional development, and work with senior leadership and pastoral teams.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced guidance counsellor
- NZAC registration
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Strong counselling and coordination skills
- Professional integrity and student-centred practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
About the school
Rototuna High Schools comprises two schools on one site, supporting students from Year 7 to Year 13. The schools use restorative practice and provide culturally responsive student wellbeing support.
How to apply
Request the application form from the school by email; do not send a CV. Applications close on 18 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Starts term 1, 2027. Rototuna High Schools has 2 vibrant schools on 1 site, catering for the learning needs of students from Year 7 to year 13. An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced, passionate guidance counsellor to…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 11-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 998
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Kimbrae Drive, Rototuna, Hamilton
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