Mental Health Coordinator

• Do you have a University Degree or Post graduate qualification in a mental health or counselling related discipline?
• Have you got experience in collaborative and multidisciplinary care and case coordination?
• Can you work in a flexible manner across different campus locations?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an experienced mental health practitioner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role of the Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) is to support vulnerable students facing acute or complex mental health and wellbeing issues and working collaboratively to deliver effective coordinated care. The MHC supports clinicians at Mauri Ora and other university staff to respond to students presenting with significant safety or behavioural concerns.

The MHC provides consultation and guidance to staff of the University regarding student wellbeing, significant mental health concerns and referrals to relevant support services. The MHC will also contribute to identifying support needs and service gaps and developing preventative and holistic programmes to address these.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You must have:

• A University Degree or Post graduate qualification in a mental health or counselling related discipline.
• Experience working with young people presenting with mental distress and coordinating an appropriate care response.
• Experience in collaborative and multidisciplinary care and case coordination.
• Experience in the provision of mental health assessment and outreach.
• Proven understanding of issues relating to late adolescence and early adulthood.
• Knowledge and experience of Te Ao Māori and in working with Māori individuals, whānau and communities.
• Experience and interest in working with Pasifika, Gender Diverse and International communities.
• Proven/demonstrated experience in counselling people from a range of backgrounds and cultures, particularly young adults.
• Experienced in a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches including solution focused, short-term models of counselling.
• Proven ability to counsel using an approach that is non-judgemental, flexible, empathic, and sensitive to cultural and religious differences and sexual and gender diversity.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Familiarity with client record software and Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner across different campus locations.

Ideally, you will have the following:

• Understanding of the Pastoral Care Code and responsibilities.
• Experience in the provision of consultation to a wide range of partners, both with clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience in the university / tertiary education sector
• Experienced in the provision of consultation and mental health promotion/preventative services.
• Knowledge of the support and developmental needs of university students and of equity issues.

This role is a core children’s worker role and is subject to police vetting and other safety-checking requirements under the Children’s Act 2014.

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Close Date for Vacancy: 26 November 2026.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Emma Brown (emma.brown@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Step into a vibrant, supportive environment at Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling. Here, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing essential health and wellbeing services to students. With a focus on holistic care, innovative practices, and a commitment to student success, Mauri Ora offers a dynamic workplace where your skills and passion can truly make a difference.

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