Location
timaru
Posted
June 22, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Skylight is looking to fill a temporary counselling role to support our South Canterbury schools. We need a qualified School Counsellor to support tamariki (Years 1β8) in some of our Ministry of Education funded schools in Timaru. This is a shortβterm casual role for 6+ weeks.
You will work directly with children and alongside school communities to support wellbeing and resilience. Full safety checks are required for working with tamariki.
We are looking for someone who brings both professional skills and a passion for supporting tamariki:
- At least 1 year of counselling experience
- Strong understanding of grief, loss, and trauma in children, teens and whΔnau
- Passion for supporting tamariki wellbeing
- Relevant counselling qualification and NZAC registration (or equivalent)
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and school staff
- Creative and flexible approach to supporting tamariki
- Unde...