Volunteer Coordinator - Christchurch Women's Prison

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, part-time opportunity (20 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work for a values-led organisation that makes a difference
• Friendly and supportive team environment

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work:  the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Ara Poutama Aotearoa/The Department of Corrections supports people in prison as they progress on their journey towards re-entering the community. Our responsibility for this is guided by our Hōkai Rangi strategy which seeks to build the rangatiratanga of each person through a supportive and humanising approach. We embrace manaakitanga in dealing with all people in our work, including this key area of Volunteer Coordination. If you have a desire to support our programmes and wider objectives, have strengths in relationship building, and flexibility to meet the changing daily needs of our prison environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Volunteer Coordinator at Christchurch Women's Prison, you will be responsible for the identification of volunteer resource needs, sourcing appropriate volunteers, inducting new volunteers and providing on-going support, assisting department staff with the development and planning of programmes and activities, and most importantly, building and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with both volunteers and department staff.

At Christchurch Women's Prison, we've been working hard to better serve the unique needs of women. Our Women's Strategy, Wāhine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou, sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. Additionally, CWP plays a pivotal role in our Māori pathways program, Te Mana Wāhine, providing a comprehensive kaupapa Māori experience. Join us as we embark on a journey that positively impacts the women on site and our dedicated staff.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

We are looking to hear from people who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong work relationships with multiple stakeholder groups.
• The ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• The ability to think on your feet and to take a flexible approach in a changing environment.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a client base with diverse needs and expectations.
• Strong boundaries and the ability to operate with integrity.
• Excellent administration and co-ordination skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A full NZ drivers' licence is essential to be eligible for this role.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The annual salary range for the role is $68, 456 - $ 88, 648 (please be aware this will be pro rata to reflect a 20-hour working week). Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

We also offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, access to Regional Staff Welfare Coordinators, Cultural support, Māori & Pasifika Networks along with EAP, insurance and banking packages, selected retail store discounts, and free yearly health checks. 

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:  southernrecruitment@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. 

Applications close on: Tuesday 19th November 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.