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Nayland College is a highly-regarded, progressive, co-educational school. We are a Microsoft Showcase school, recognised for educational excellence, and located in the beautiful city of Nelson, giving you the opportunity to teach whilst having access to all the natural beauty and lifestyle options the Nelson/Tasman area is famous for.
The college’s values of success, opportunity, ako and respect underpin our teaching and learning, and your commitment to those values through PB4L and restorative practices is an expectation. As a school we are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to our vision of ‘toitoi manawa;’ inspiring, engaging and empowering learners to soar high and reach their full potential.
All teaching vacancies will be listed on this page and on the Education Gazette.
Please direct all enquiries to:
Tina Marshall
Email: hr@nayland.school.nz
Address: 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011
Phone: 03 547 9769
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
Nayland College is held in high regard as an educational leader whose passionate staff provide engaging educational and pastoral opportunities.
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Guidance Counsellor to join our dedicated counselling team. This is a fixed-term, part-time position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of rangatahi within a supportive and inclusive school environment.
About the role
You will work collaboratively with students, staff, whānau, and external agencies to support student wellbeing, resilience, and learning success. The role includes:
- Providing confidential counselling services to students and the wider school community.
- Supporting students with personal, emotional, social, and academic challenges.
- Facilitating mediation and support plans for students and staff.
- Engaging with external agencies such as CAMHS, AOD, Oranga Tamariki, and Youth Justice.
- Upholding the NZAC Code of Ethics and participating in external supervision.
We’re looking for someone who
- Has a degree in counselling or if equivalent qualification has experience working with counselling models of practice
- Is a registered member of NZAC (or equivalent).
- Has experience working with youth in an educational or counselling setting.
- Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of confidentially and has experience working with risk assessment
- Is proactive, empathetic, and a strong communicator.
- Can work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Why Nayland College?
- A caring and inclusive school culture.
- Strong support from the Head of Counselling, Deans, and Senior Leadership.
- Opportunities to contribute to student wellbeing and success.
- A chance to be part of a team that values professional growth and community connection.
Teaching registration is an advantage, but not essential.
Salary to be negotiated with successful candidate.
This is a part time position (hours negotiable) which is to commence immediately (exact start date is negotiable).
Application
Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 24 July 2026. Download our information and application pack here
Please complete the attached application form, include a covering letter and CV detailing qualifications and previous experience, and either email or post to the details below.
Email: hr@nayland.school.nz
Address: Nayland College, 166 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011
