Counsellor: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Counsellors help people deal with life challenges, increase self-awareness and manage their emotions and behaviours using a range of skills.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$86,912–$106,564 a year (up to $116,390)
- Training3 years
- IndustryMental health and psychology
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 counsellor job on ManyJobs now
- Spa TherapistHind Management · Queenstown
What you’d do
- counsel clients online, in person or by phone
- help clients talk about emotions and experiences
- teach clients ways to cope
- discuss life challenges with clients
- research solutions for clients problems
- write notes on clients
- maintain client records
- encourage clients to talk about past experiences
Life on the job
Counsellors:
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in community centres, schools and private practices
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, communicate well and identify and solve problems
How to get in
You need a qualification to become a counsellor.
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
You may need:
- a bachelor's degree in counselling
- to pass a police check
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in counselling or Māori health hauora
- to be a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
- an Annual Practising Certificate
Also known as: Registered counsellor, guidance counsellor, crisis counsellor, grief counsellor, behavioural counsellor, therapist
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