FAMILY COURT COUNSELLORS wanted NZ wide

The Ministry of Justice is seeking applications from Counsellors nationwide who are interested in providing services for the Family Court.

Counselling referrals are directed by a Family Court Judge if they believe it is the best means of assisting the parties with their communication or implementing a decision of the Family Court. These referrals can usually be accommodated alongside your current workload.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A minimum of Level 6 NZQA or equivalent in one of the following fields of study:

• Counselling
• Social Work
• Psychotherapy
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychiatry

To be appointed as a Family Court Counsellor you must be a current member or affiliated to an approved organisation or professional body and hold an up-to-date practising certificate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in family harm including coercive control, child safety, abuse, and neglect.
• Cultural awareness and in particular, an understanding of tikanga.
• Working with parties experiencing interparental conflict, who may be stuck in negative communication cycles.
• Ability to work in a time-limited context in a solution focussed way.
• Working with at times resistant parties.
• Working on conciliation rather than reconciliation.
• An understanding of child development stages is essential and maintaining a focus on the needs of the child.

If this sounds like an opportunity that you would be interested in exploring further, please contact  [email protected] for further information or for an application pack.