Counselling Lecturer

About Us & Our Counselling Programme

Laidlaw College is the largest Christian higher education college in Aotearoa New Zealand. As an interdenominational, private training establishment, we offer quality education in theology, counselling and education, with two national campuses in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Our three-year Bachelor of Counselling (BCouns) degree prepares students to become a registered counsellor with either the New Zealand Association of Counsellors or the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association. With Christian thought and practice integrated throughout, and with a uniquely immersive mix of classroom, practicum, group and mentored learning, the BCouns is for those who want to build a career in counselling, or those who want to develop lifelong skills for working with people.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time position based at our Papanui, Christchurch campus. Travel to Auckland will be required periodically.

On a day-to-day basis, the role will involve teaching in the Counselling programme, mentoring of students and provision of leadership for group process groups. The role will report to the Head of Counselling.  We want to hear from counselling practitioners and scholars who have a vision for working with a committed team of counsellor educators. We are looking for a person who cares deeply about developing theologically reflective, ethically robust and effective counselling practitioners.  Our ideal candidate will also have a vital, mature faith in Jesus Christ, in line with Laidlaw’s Statement of Faith and teach in an inspiring and engaging manner.

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A counselling post graduate qualification
• Counselling practitioner experience
• A rich understanding of a range of counselling approaches.
• Teaching experience within a tertiary education provider preferred
• Active involvement in a local Christian community of faith
• Commitment to mentoring students and providing an appropriate level of pastoral care
• Experience with e-Learning pedagogies and technologies advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes

Why Laidlaw?

Our Christchurch campus, in Papanui, celebrates learning, community and creativity. The campus and class sizes makes our campus life relationally rich.  Our work culture supports wellbeing and encourages professional and personal growth.

We offer:

• Regular community gatherings and celebrations with staff and students
• Free parking and proximity to public transport options
• Access to a staff discount card
• Chaplaincy support for staff

Please apply via SEEK with a cover letter and CV to register your interest. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received. For further information and a position description, please visit https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/work-with-us/

If you would like to discuss any queries confidentially, we welcome your interest.  Please e-mail Tracey McDowall, HR Consultant, Laidlaw College, [email protected] to make a time to talk.