Job Description
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Southland - Invercargill - Dee Street
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Job Description
Pacific Health Group is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is part of the wider Pacific Health Group. Our values are our people, enabling us to provide confidential services to employees across work/life issues. Our Southland office is seeking an empathetic, experienced Counsellor for a fulfilling opportunity, giving you the tools you need to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Pacific Health way.
This is a full-time role with a portion of the week supporting clients through telehealth appointments.
Main responsibilities:
Deliver focused interventions so that clients ace coping mechanisms at work and life
Visit worksites to provide support after an event disruption
Deliver counselling services via in-person, video and telehealth
Deliver training to customer employees
Work autonomously while managing a varied caseload across the Southland region
The benefits of working with us:
Role focuses on employee care and intervention – say goodbye to admin and paperwork!
Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
All efforts made to provide you with the work / life balance that suits your needs
Permanent full-time role with clear career progression
Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
The ideal candidate:
A strong sense of others – we’re looking for sensitivity and empathy as traits
Current APC with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or NZCCA
Tertiary level 7 Counselling or related qualification and a minimum of five years of post-study experience in general counselling is required
Knowledge of evidence-based therapy models e.g. SFT, CBT, FACT is desirable
Can work independently and attend on-sites for psychological first aid
Experience in trauma intervention and psychological first-aid
Comfortable working in a more autonomous environment, with limited in-person supervision and support available
A skilled and experienced clinician who is confident working independently and building strong community relationships
Familiarity with the Southland region and an understanding of the unique challenges and lifestyle factors associated with living and working in the South will be highly beneficial
Strong local community connections would be advantageous
If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, we want to hear from you!
Please refer to job no 2459 in your cover letter when applying for this role.
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Confidentiality is assured.
Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Southland - Invercargill - Dee Street
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Job Description
Pacific Health Group is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to realise their full potential.
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is part of the wider Pacific Health Group. Our values are our people, enabling us to provide confidential services to employees across work/life issues. Our Southland office is seeking an empathetic, experienced Counsellor for a fulfilling opportunity, giving you the tools you need to support people the way they deserve to be taken care of – the Pacific Health way.
This is a full-time role with a portion of the week supporting clients through telehealth appointments.
Main responsibilities:
Deliver focused interventions so that clients ace coping mechanisms at work and life
Visit worksites to provide support after an event disruption
Deliver counselling services via in-person, video and telehealth
Deliver training to customer employees
Work autonomously while managing a varied caseload across the Southland region
The benefits of working with us:
Role focuses on employee care and intervention – say goodbye to admin and paperwork!
Annual budget set aside for professional development / study
All efforts made to provide you with the work / life balance that suits your needs
Permanent full-time role with clear career progression
Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
Well-being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
The ideal candidate:
A strong sense of others – we’re looking for sensitivity and empathy as traits
Current APC with NZAC, DAPAANZ, SWRB or NZCCA
Tertiary level 7 Counselling or related qualification and a minimum of five years of post-study experience in general counselling is required
Knowledge of evidence-based therapy models e.g. SFT, CBT, FACT is desirable
Can work independently and attend on-sites for psychological first aid
Experience in trauma intervention and psychological first-aid
Comfortable working in a more autonomous environment, with limited in-person supervision and support available
A skilled and experienced clinician who is confident working independently and building strong community relationships
Familiarity with the Southland region and an understanding of the unique challenges and lifestyle factors associated with living and working in the South will be highly beneficial
Strong local community connections would be advantageous
If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make it even bigger with an organisation that rewards your worth, we want to hear from you!
Please refer to job no 2459 in your cover letter when applying for this role.
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Confidentiality is assured.
Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Counsellor position is now open for candidates interested in the Customer Care sector. This role in Invercargill offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Customer Care is a plus.
