Counsellor | Rangatahi Kaiwhakaruruhau

Written By Alinka Kowalewska

Ko te tīma | About the team

Join Ora Toa Mauri Ora – Community Health, part of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, where our focus is on improving the hauora of our communities through accessible, culturally grounded services. You’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting rangatahi and their whānau to thrive, grounded in kaupapa Māori values and a strong sense of purpose.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

As a Counsellor (Piki Rangatahi Kaiwhakaruruhau), you will deliver high-quality, confidential therapeutic support to rangatahi aged 18–25, helping them navigate mental health, social and emotional challenges.

In this role you will:

  • deliver clinical assessments and counselling, including individual, group and whānau-based support.

  • Develop and implement tailored care and treatment plans

  • Provide crisis intervention, including risk assessment and immediate support

  • Build strong therapeutic relationships with rangatahi and whānau

  • Collaborate with schools, health providers and community services

  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working within a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you:

You’re a compassionate and skilled counsellor who is committed to making a difference for rangatahi and their whānau. You bring strong clinical capability alongside a culturally responsive approach to care.

You will have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology, social work or similar

  • Registration (or eligibility) with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or equivalent

  • Experience delivering counselling/therapeutic services, ideally in youth or community settings

  • Strong assessment, case management and crisis intervention skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building capability

  • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori approaches to wellbeing

What will set you apart is your genuine passion for supporting rangatahi, your ability to connect with diverse communities, and your drive to contribute to better outcomes.

He aha mātou e tuku ai | Why join us

Alongside meaningful mahi and the opportunity to contribute to iwi aspirations, we offer:

  • Flexible working options;

  • Wellness initiatives including discounted gym membership and the Wheel Deal electric bike scheme;

  • Work / Life Balance in a supportive team environment;

  • Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision;

  • A modern, kaupapa-driven workplace grounded in values such as manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

If this kaupapa speaks to you, we would love to hear from you - all enquiries to mahi@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

For a confidential kōrero, contact Carrie Clifford, Registered Clinical Psychologist at carrie.clifford@oratoa.co.nz

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 17 July 2026.

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Alinka Kowalewska
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