Description Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Warm Pacific greetings Do you have an interest in supporting Pasifika young people to thrive and achieve their goals? Are you an experienced mental health practitioner looking for a collegial and supportive team? Have you been looking for a workplace that actively supports diversity and encourages professional development? Krero m te tranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Kaiwhakamahereora - Counsellor, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, or Social Worker, to join our passionate and motivated team. You will have a strong passion in supporting Pasifika people and communities as well as working with young adults and mature students. If you are interested, read on.

Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling is seeking an experienced mental health clinician to join our team on a part-time, fixed term basis until November 2025. This exciting opportunity is to be a part of our Counselling Team which provides short-term counselling or therapeutic support to university students. This role will focus on supporting our Pasifika students wellbeing and academic success.

You will provide culturally safe mental health support as well as build connections with all relevant community partners that will contribute to students thriving. The Student Counselling Service works in a holistic and collaborative manner with our medical and nursing team, and other Students Services including Pasifika Student Support, Awhina, Te Amaru - Disability Services, Te Taiako - Student Learning, Te Kahupapa - Wellington University International, and Tauria - Student Interest and Conflict Resolution. pmanawa - About you You must have the following: An experienced, qualified practitioner with a current practising certificate that complies with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) or a Counsellor with NZAC full registration and Te Whatu Ora Accreditation.

University Degree or Post graduate qualification in a mental health related discipline such as counselling, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, mental health nursing, or occupational therapy. Proven/demonstrated experience supporting Pasifika people and communities. Experience and interest in working in a culturally safe approach with Pasifika students and applying cultural models of wellbeing.

Proven understanding of issues relating to late adolescence and early adulthood. Experience in providing holistic mental health assessments and delivering a range of therapeutic approaches including solution focused, brief/time limited models of counselling. Experience in mental health crisis management and intervention.

Proven ability to counsel using an approach that is non-judgemental, flexible, empathic, and sensitive to cultural, religious differences, gender, and sexual orientation. Commitment to application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an ed.