Kitchen Instructor - Tongariro Prison

  • Waikato
  • $70,014 - $85,691 per annum
  • Full time
  • Government & Defence
  • Posted 13 hours ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our Industries Team are all about supporting tāne in our care to improve their work habits, work experiences and skills so that they can increase their chances of obtaining sustainable and legitimate māhī on their release. By providing this foundation to success, we reduce reoffending and keep our communities safer.

About you | Mōu

We are looking someone who has experience in catering/kitchens and ideally holds a relevant trade qualification. You will also need to have great people skills and the motivation to want to manage and develop tāne in our care – This is a role with unique challenges and rewards.

What we need from you:

  • A relevant trade qualification
  • Outstanding Health and Safety practices.
  • Exceptional people, communication & organisational skills
  • The ability to motivate and harness the talents of people within a team environment.
  • Ideally be experienced as an adult educator or NZQA assessor (4098 or equivalent) however it is not essential as we will support you to obtain this.
  • Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • A full Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate is required.

You will also need Full New Zealand Driver's License and a legal right to work in Aotearoa without restriction for a minimum of 24 months.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $70,014 -$85,691 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

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. 

Applications close on: 06 December 2024

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.