Senior Counsellor - Te Aka Kawa

Mō te Tūnga | About the Role

Te Whānau o Waipareira is seeking a Senior Counsellor - Te Aka Kawa with real-world experience supporting tāne in community settings. You’ll lead kaupapa Māori mental wellness work that bridges culture and clinical care, guiding whānau and empowering male healing.

Ngā Kawenga | What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead kaupapa Māori counselling focused on tāne and their wellbeing
• Manage clinical assessments and risk for whānau in distress
• Use Whānau Systems Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Sensory Modulation and other Māori-focused tools
• Mentor kaimahi and shape male-focused care pathways
• Collaborate with teams to create integrated cultural and clinical support plans
• Link tamariki and whānau with health, social, and cultural services

Ngā Pūkenga me Ngā Wheako | What You’ll Bring

• Full HPCA, DAPAANZ, or Social Worker registration
• Proven experience as a senior counsellor, especially with tāne Māori
• Strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, and kaupapa Māori clinical models
• Expert clinical judgement, leadership, and case management capability
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

He Aha Ai Mātou? | Why Join Us

• Lead male-focused kaupapa Māori mental wellbeing with confidence
• Professional and cultural growth through supervision & development
• Be part of a values-driven, whānau-safe team in West Auckland
• Make long-lasting impact and help shape better care for tāne Māori

Me Tono Mai | Apply Now

Are you a male counsellor ready to lead change and uplift tāne Māori? Apply now at www.waipareira.com or by clicking the “Quick Apply” button. We’ll reach out within two weeks.

Note: NZ residency or valid work visa required. Agency submissions not accepted.