Counsellor | Psychologist
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Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same! It offers the opportunity to support students helping them stay well and thrive while studying.
We are looking for a qualified and highly motivated Counsellor or Psychologist to support students through their time at university. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience with brief intervention and managing metal health this may be the perfect role for you.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position.
We are also open to applicants seeking part time work (0.8 FTE).
The remuneration range for this role is between $90000 - $96000 depending on skills and experience.
For more information about this role please refer to the Position Description.
He krero mu About you
This is a busy but empowering role where you will have the opportunity to change lives. To do that effectively you will need:
- A tertiary qualification in the area of Counselling Psychology Mental Health
- A valid Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act registration
- Experience working with brief intervention
- Proven skills in building and maintaining relationships with clients and community agencies
- Energy to be part of a busy team
- A good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Knowledge of mental health issues and risk management
- Excellent time management sound clinical judgement and tech savvy
- Our preferred candidate will also have experience supporting our diverse student communities
M t mtou rp About the team
Join our positive and enthusiastic team committed to supporting students in achieving their academic goals. The Counselling team provides short-term brief intervention counselling support for students by helping them manage issues that may be impacting on their studies to assist and support them to achieve their full potential at the University.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and several other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 02 September 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
We may close this advert early if we find a suitable applicant and this position will commence as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about this role please get in touch with Kimberly Farmer for a confidential discussion. You can reach Kimberly via . Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
