Kaiarahi Tauira | Māori Lead Counsellor

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaiārahi Tauira - Māori Lead Counsellor on a full time, permanent basis. This exciting opportunity is to be a part of our Counselling Team in a hybrid role with both clinical and leadership responsibilities. You will have a strong passion in supporting Māori people and communities as well as working with young adults and mature students.

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)

This role sits within the Mauri Ora and Counselling Leadership teams and provides cultural and strategic leadership to develop culturally appropriate counselling and health services that reflect Mātauranga Māori and support the on-going development of cultural capabilities in Mauri Ora Team.

0.5 FTE is also dedicated to direct clinical work with Tauira Māori to support their wellbeing and academic success by providing short-term counselling or therapeutic support to university students.

Mauri Ora is an integrated service comprised of health and counselling services working in a holistic and collaboratively to support students alongside other student services including Āwhina, the Pasifika Student Success team, Te Amaru-Disability Services, Student Learning, the International Student Experience team and Student Interest and Conflict Resolution and Tītoko (Centre for Student Success).

Ko wai koe (About you)

OFFER

Step into a vibrant, supportive environment at Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling. Here, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing essential health and wellbeing services to students. With a focus on holistic care, innovative practices, and a commitment to student success, Mauri Ora offers a dynamic workplace where your skills and passion can truly make a difference.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

We are a collegial team from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. We cultivate regular professional and social connections to foster a supportive and warm atmosphere. We offer competitive remuneration package, and our team benefits include:

• 5 professional development days and individual professional development budget (FTE pro rata)

• In-house professional development sessions on cultural and clinical topics

• Fortnightly external clinical supervision (FTE pro rata) & fortnightly in-house peer supervision

• Professional indemnity insurance and annual registration (FTE pro rata)

As a staff member of Te Herenga Waka, you will also benefit from University Holidays and staff discounts and packages.

Te Tono (How to apply)

 Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.