The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University with over 6,000 staff and 42,000 students making it one of New Zealand’s most significant and complex entities.

Student and Scholarly Services is a service division at the University that aims to create a vibrant, engaging and supportive campus experience to help students achieve academically, socially and personally. The University Health and Counselling Service (UCHS) sits within Student and Scholarly Services and supports students to prevent and overcome personal difficulties relating to their physical and mental wellbeing.

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 $90,000 – $96,000, depending on skills and experience.

For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.

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

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s 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.