Catering & Laundry Instructor - Rimutaka Prison

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Looking to kick start 2025 in a new role? Join us as a Catering/Laundry Instructor at Rimutaka Men's Prison

• Combine your mentoring skills with your passion for Cooking & Catering
• Pass on your knowledge and make a difference

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving the men we manage the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release.

As a Catering Instructor with Rimutaka Prison you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to our men in a commercial kitchen setting.  From general meal preparation and delivery to corporate catering, you will enable the men we manage to achieve NZQA qualifications. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices.

The role also provides support to the Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We're keen to hear from applicants who have;

• A proven passion & practical experience in the Catering industry at a professional level
• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications
• Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and /or demonstrates a willingness to learn about and operate effectively within cultural expectations
• Outstanding H&S practices
• Exceptional people leadership & communication skills
• The ability to motivate and develop people within a challenging team environment
•  You will need a full New Zealand Driver Licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand for a minimum of no less than 18 months
• The ability to pass a range of pre-employment checks e.g. medical assessment, physical readiness assessment, drug test etc
• Experience as an Adult Educator or NZAQ Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate

Instructors have the same classification as Correction Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. 

This will involve on-site training at Rimutaka Prison as well as residential in-house training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.

The hours of work will be on a rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or callouts may be required.

All candidates are required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check.  Please note – this Criminal History Check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act.  This means that the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this vacancy.  Please ensure you declare all offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this position is $70,014 per annum.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. 

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

For general information on becoming a Corrections Officer/Instructor go to: www.corrections.govt.nz/careers

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

Closing date for this role is Sunday 17th November, 2024