Student Counsellor

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

Making a difference to someone’s life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . . and you can be a part of this.

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fueling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/

Student Counsellor

Location: Auckland Airport

Full-time | Fixed-Term | NZST Auckland Airport Campus

About the role

This is a 6-month fixed-term position until March 2027.

We are seeking a Student Counsellor to provide ethical, confidential, and professional counselling services that support learner wellbeing, engagement, and retention across Yoobee. Based at our Auckland Airport Campus, this role delivers services nationally and supports learners across Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, New Zealand School of Tourism, Elite, Cut Above Academy, and South Seas – Film School.

The role provides short- to medium-term counselling, crisis support, and wellbeing workshops within a tertiary education setting. You will work with learners from diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds, applying trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive practice, with particular capability to engage Māori and Moana Oceania learners and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Success in this role requires strong relational practice, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with academic and student support teams while maintaining professional boundaries and clinical independence.

For further detail, please refer to the full Position Description.

Requirements

Relevant degree/postgraduate qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or similar; Eligible for NZAC (or equivalent) professional registration; Experience in tertiary, youth or community counselling settings; Competent in short to medium term counselling, including crisis and risk management; Strong relational and communication skills with diverse learners; Culturally responsive practice, including engagement with Māori and Moana Oceania learners

Benefits

Enjoy work-life balance - No more weekend shifts. Enjoy time off over Xmas/New Year; Birthday leave / one day extra leave for special events; Use your proven performance track record, and coaching/mentoring skills for your mahi; Strong commitment to your growth & development as an educator; Enrich the lives of our diverse learners and inspire them to step into an exciting career in Travel & Tourism