Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.5

Kapiti College seeks a dedicated and compassionate counsellor to join our strong and caring counselling team on a part-time (0.5) basis.

In this role, you will provide professional one-to-one counselling and support to students in Years 9-13, helping them navigate personal, emotional, social and academic challenges. You will contribute primarily to our annual plan, which has four Pou. Especially Pou 2: Wellbeing and Belonging—creating a safe, inclusive environment where every student feels pride, connection, mana and the ability to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

You will work collaboratively with staff, whānau, and external agencies to promote resilience, mental health awareness, and positive relationships

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Relevant counselling qualification.

Registered (or eligible) member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).

Experience working with adolescents.

Cultural responsiveness and a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Alignment with our Parihaka Mai Ai values.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment in Te Pūmanawa where you can make a meaningful difference to young lives.

Application Details

Kapiti College Annual Plan

Applications close 3:00PM 3rd August 2026. Please submit your Application form, cover letter and CV to:

Wendy Marsh

jobs@kc.school.nz

04 902 5121 extension 849

Part time, Contract,

Monday 24 August 2026 - Friday 30 October 2026

Mondays and Fridays 9am - 3.15pm  including an unpaid 30-minute lunch break daily Thursdays 9.45am - 3.15pm   including an unpaid 30-minute lunch break daily 

Total weekly hours = 16 hours 30 minutes 

Kapiti College seeks a dedicated and compassionate Teacher aide to join our strong and caring team on a part-time basis.

The primary purpose of the Teacher Aide is to facilitate learning and promote independence for students with diverse learning needs. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, the Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO), and the Head of Department, the Teacher Aide helps create an inclusive environment where students are supported to achieve their full academic, social, and personal potential. 

The teacher Aides responsibilities include :

Working on a one to one basis with students in the classroom or Learning Support Centre

Working with small groups of students in the classroom.

Supporting students in mainstream subjects when required.

Assisting students to achieve specific goals in the student’s Individual Educational Programme (IEP).

Providing written records of student’s progress when required

Accompanying students on trips or visits.

Developing, preparing and cataloguing resources for use in the Learning Support Centre.

Acting as a reader/writer for students in exams and tests as required.

Carrying out some reasonable general class duties to assist the classroom teacher.

Attending IEP and staff meetings when required.

Assisting students using computers.

Participating in relevant in-service training

Attending regular Teacher Aide Meetings liaising with parents and other agencies when required. Maintaining support and assistance for Māori students in the mainstream learning environment. 

Experience working with young people in a school setting is highly desirable, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive learning. A relevant qualification or background in learning support would be an advantage.

Key requirements 

A current full NZ Drivers License

Police Vetting Clearance

Application Details

Applications close Tuesday 12 August at 9am  2026. Please submit your Application form, cover letter and CV to:

Wendy Marsh

jobs@kc.school.nz

04 902 5121 extension 849