Kaitaki Whakamahereora | Team Lead, Counselling (Mental Health and Outreach Coordination)

Kaitaki Whakamahereora | Team Lead, Counselling (Mental Health and Outreach Coordination) Victoria University of Wellington Aug 13, 2026 Full-time About Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university and one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence.Our... Do you have confidence in working with diverse individuals and communities? Are you a qualified mental health practitioner with a current practising certificate? Have you got experience in trauma informed practice and supporting young adults experiencing psychological distress? Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaitaki Whakamahereora - Team Lead, Counselling (Mental Health and Outreach Coordination) to join the Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling team on a permanent, full-time basis. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Counsellor, Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse or Psychotherapist to join our passionate and motivated team. Key responsibilities You will have a strong interest and extensive experience in trauma informed practice, supporting young adults experiencing psychological distress. As a leader, you will have a passion for building collaborative partnerships as well as supporting the service and your colleague’s growth. As a Kaitaki Whakamahereora - Team Lead, you will lead a team of clinicians and will be responsible for all aspects of your staff management and professional leadership. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, Counselling, to ensure the Service meets student and University needs. This includes working alongside the Clinical Lead, Counselling, in leading, planning, strategic development and management of the delivery of the Student Counselling Service responsive to the increasingly diverse student population to assist students to achieve their academic and personal potential. You will use your clinical expertise and judgment to provide consultation to clinicians managing complex mental health presentations and crisis. This role contains a mix of leadership responsibilities and the delivery of counselling services to students. Key requirements Experienced, qualified Mental Health 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. Previous experience leading and managing a team successfully. Proven experience in supporting and advising staff to manage clinical risk. #J-18808-Ljbffr