Lecturer (Teaching and Administration), Counselling

Lecturer (Teaching and Administration), Counselling Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Part time 15-22.5 hours per week (0.4 – 0.6 FTE) Continuing (permanent) position Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Āu Mahi | What You Will Do Applications are invited for an academic continuing position within the subject area of Counselling. The holder of the position will share responsibility for delivery of the Master of Counselling programme, the Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Studies and be willing to contribute to undergraduate and other programmes within the Faculty. What you will bring: Minimum qualification Master of Counselling degree Be a member (preferably full) of your professional association, such as New Zealand Association of Counsellors/ Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhiri o Aotearoa (NZAC) A strong track record of teaching at a tertiary level, including leading postgraduate courses in counselling A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and reflective professional development. Expertise in social constructionist and postmodern approaches to counselling and counsellor education, with experience practising and/or teaching solution-focused brief therapy Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing Te reo Māori. A demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and social justice in counselling and counsellor education Knowledge of counselling codes of ethics and legal frameworks in Aotearoa, including issues of confidentiality and privacy Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and research activities that respond to the dynamic nature of the health and sport sectors and their workforce. We offer undergraduate programmes in Sport and Health as well as postgraduate programmes in Counselling, Social Work, Child and Family Psychology, Nursing, Health Leadership and various population health and clinical endorsements within the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Health Sciences. For more information on our Faculty please visit us here. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued. UC’s Benefits approach is shaped byNgā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include: 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) flexible working arrangements professional development and study opportunities supportive working environment a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more. The closing date for this position is: 16 August 2026 (midnight, NZ time) Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date. You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. Please note, this is an onsite position. #J-18808-Ljbffr