Ko matou tenei I This is Us We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, providing access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline, and Shine.
Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.
For more than half a century, Lifeline Aotearoa has been there helping New Zealanders in crisis or distress. Lifeline provides a 24/7 nationwide helpline and text-line counselling service to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of our callers and communities.
Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity Our Lifeline Counsellors work allocated shifts on a fortnightly basis to answer calls across our helplines and text message line. The shifts are from 7am to 3.30pm and 3.30pm to 12.00am. You must be able to do both of these shifts and work one weekend a fortnight.
Nga pukenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience You will have:
A Social Services related degree (Counselling, Psychology, Social Work)Experience providing counselling supportAble to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.A passion for supporting people when they are most distressed in an empowering and effective way.Can work 32 hours a week.Live in AucklandNga ahuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. You can look forward to coming to work, feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment include being an accredited dementia-friendly organisation, a Domestic Violence Free employer, a member of Diversity Works, and a member of the Pride Pledge.
In addition to having a significant impact on the wellbeing of others and saving lives, we offer you access to: Monthly professional external supervisionAdditional pay for overnight and late weekend shiftsOpportunities for ongoing professional and career progressionSupport for your personal development through our PSN scholarship programmeAccess to free professional and external counselling, support, and advice through our Employee Assistance ProgrammesDiscounted Southern Cross medical insuranceA range of discounts from services and products through our BOOST programmeRecognition for successfully referring friends or family to work for PSNFormal recognition of your service from five years of service with usKiwiSaver paid in addition to your wagesAbility to purchase up to an extra 10 annual leave daysPlease contact us at ****** if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.
To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.
E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for?)… join our team and be part of the solution!
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