Education Tutor, Northland Region Corrections Facility

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

“Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini” – Māori proverb (my strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)

Nau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our whānau.

• Full time Permanent Position
• Play a critical role within a high performing team
• Role based at Northland Region Corrections Facility  

Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) is nestled in the heart of Te Tai Tokerau. On the whenua of Ngati Rangi, NRCF has been operating since it's establishment in 2005. The site is a temporary home for the up to 592 men. NRCF is a site with a strong passion for Rehabilitation and Reintegration. Established as a facility it seeks to transform the approach towards caring for the men in our care via the Hokai Rangi strategy, and the Maori Pathways project. This project seeks to establish a strong kaupapa Maori approach to the work that NRCF undertakes, whilst ensuring a strong focus on risk management and staff safety.

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

As an Education Tutor you will be support a variety of education programmes and activities offered to the men in our care. Key responsibilities include:

• Administering Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tools (LNAATs)
• Developing a pathway for learning with people in our care
• Assisting people in our care in our secure online learning suite to improve job search skills
• Encourage prison-based learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills
• Support engagement in self-directed learning
• Ensure all relevant learner information is recorded

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our education team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and/or further education.  To be successful you will bring the following:

• Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously had education success
• A tertiary qualification and/or qualification in adult education
• Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and the TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT)
• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
• Experience in engaging with Māori, Pasifika and at-risk youth in education
• A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga

A full driver's license is essential for this position. The preferred applicant will also demonstrate exceptional communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to influence, inspire and motivate. You must also legally be able to work fulltime in New Zealand (work visa must have a remaining period of minimum 12 months)

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,341 - $83,643, Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. 

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://corr.nz/hr).

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact:  monique.henare@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

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

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz