Purchase Order School Counselor in New Zealand Wellington –Free Word Template Download with AI

This Purchase Order is issued by the Wellington Regional Education Services Authority to formally engage the services of a qualified School Counselor to provide comprehensive student wellbeing, pastoral care, and mental health support services across all secondary schools within the New Zealand Wellington region. The engagement of this School Counselor is in direct response to the Ministry of Education's National Student Wellbeing Strategy 2025 and aligns with the requirements set forth in the New Zealand Curriculum (Te Marautanga o Aotearoa) regarding student support frameworks.

The School Counselor shall be a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) and hold a minimum of a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related discipline. The School Counselor must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience working within New Zealand secondary school environments and must be familiar with the cultural contexts of Māori, Pasifika, and diverse student populations prevalent in the New Zealand Wellington community.

• Payment Schedule: Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears by the 5th business day of the following month. Payment will be processed within thirty (30) days of receipt of a valid invoice in accordance with the New Zealand Public Finance Act 1989.
• Payment Method: All payments under this Purchase Order shall be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the supplier's nominated bank account in New Zealand Wellington. Bank details must be confirmed in writing prior to the first payment cycle.
• Performance Bond: The supplier shall provide a performance bond equivalent to 10% of the total contract value, to be held by the Wellington Regional Education Services Authority for the duration of the engagement.
• Price Adjustment: The rates specified in this Purchase Order are fixed for the initial 12-month term. Any subsequent renewal or extension shall be subject to a maximum annual adjustment not exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as published by Statistics New Zealand.
• Withholding Rights: The Authority reserves the right to withhold payment for any services not rendered to the standard specified in this Purchase Order, pending resolution of the matter through the agreed dispute resolution process.

• 4.1 This Purchase Order constitutes a binding agreement between the Wellington Regional Education Services Authority and MindBridge Counselling Services Ltd for the provision of School Counselor services within the New Zealand Wellington region.
• 4.2 The School Counselor appointed under this Purchase Order must hold a valid New Zealand Police Vetting certificate (Level 2) and a current First Aid certificate. These documents must be provided prior to commencing duties in any school environment.
• 4.3 The School Counselor shall comply with all provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and the Privacy Act 2020 as applicable to student records and data handling in New Zealand Wellington.
• 4.4 The supplier warrants that the School Counselor shall maintain professional indemnity insurance with a minimum cover of NZD $5,000,000 per claim and NZD $10,000,000 in the aggregate throughout the term of this Purchase Order.
• 4.5 The School Counselor shall adhere to the Code of Ethics of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and the New Zealand College of Counselling Psychologists, ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct in all interactions with students, staff, and whānau in New Zealand Wellington.
• 4.6 Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with ninety (90) days' written notice. In the event of termination, the supplier shall provide a minimum of four (4) weeks' transition support to ensure continuity of care for students currently in active counselling.
• 4.7 All intellectual property, reports, and data generated under this Purchase Order shall remain the property of the Wellington Regional Education Services Authority. The supplier shall not disclose any student-identifiable information without explicit written consent in accordance with New Zealand privacy legislation.
• 4.8 This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from this Purchase Order shall be resolved through mediation in New Zealand Wellington prior to any referral to the District Court.

This Purchase Order is issued and authorized by the undersigned on behalf of the Wellington Regional Education Services Authority. Acceptance of this Purchase Order by the supplier constitutes full agreement to all terms, conditions, and service specifications outlined herein for the provision of School Counselor services in New Zealand Wellington.