Professional Development Manager
If you are an experienced learning and events practitioner, looking for a role that contributes to the well-being of New Zealanders, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
Permanent
30 hours per week
Wellington based
The Professional Development Manager is a pivotal role in our National Office team. You will be working to ensure that NZ’s Counselling profession has access to relevant learning opportunities to help them in their work.
The role of the Professional Development Manager is to organise a programme of regular, quality professional development events for NZAC Members, linked to the NZAC Continuous Professional Development competency framework and members’ training needs. This will include:
Liaising with NZAC members, branches, our National Māori Roopu and other committees to determine their training needs.
Leading the organisation of our national conference and in-person events.
Ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget.
Some travel and regular evening work will be required.
Hybrid work options are possible with this role.
The successful applicant must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo a criminal history check.
About You
You might be our ideal candidate if you are looking for a role that enables you to use your creativity and flair for organizing.
To be successful in this role you will have great people skills and a passion for learning. We are looking for someone who has:
Demonstrated capability in coordinating and delivering professional or workforce development programmes.
Event management experience.
Experience working in a membership organisation or working with volunteers.
An understanding of the health practitioner workforce.
Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
A working knowledge of Te Reo Māori ōnā Tikanga (Māori language and customs) and alignment with the values expressed in Ngā Pou (our guiding principles and philosophy).
Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Confidence with IT and experience using online webinar platforms.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
It would be advantageous to have an understanding of Counselling practice and education.
If you would like to see a full Job Description please email: opsmanager@nzac.org.nz
About Us
Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhiri O Aotearoa, the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) is the largest association for counselling professionals in Aotearoa. We are run for and by counsellors and support our members throughout their careers, from student training to retirement.
Our work includes:
providing a robust registration framework to ensure the profession follows and adheres to the highest possible standards to protect individuals seeking therapy.
promoting and facilitating research to produce trusted best practices.
providing accessible and relevant professional development opportunities for counsellors through our webinars and learning events.
facilitating networking and peer to peer support at both a national and branch level.
promoting ethical practice, through our Code of Ethics, and continuing to raise the professional standards of counselling in Aotearoa.
advocating for counselling and mental health services.
Further information can be found on our website: www.nzac.org.nz
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Please email opsmanager@nzac.org.nz for a copy of the Job Description.
Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhiri O Aotearoa, the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) is the largest association for counselling professionals in Aotearoa. We are run for and by counsellors and support our members throughout their careers, from student training to retirement.
Our work includes: