Employment Training Consultant

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We are looking for an Employment and Training Consultant to join our team. This position will be based in the Wellington and will work with people being released from Prison and those currently on Community sentences to get them work ready by assisting them with education and training needs and working with them to overcome barriers to sustainable employment.  

The key focus of your mahi will be to work with jobseekers, their support networks, and employers to overcome any barriers to sustainable employment.

Additionally, you will work collaboratively with other Ara Poutama Aotearoa staff in both Prisons and Community to ensure that jobseekers are supported, and all parties are working to the same goal. The ability to build trust and influence as a specialist is paramount.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Your established network of employer contacts, ability to build relationships and establish a network of partnerships with local employers and training markets, to match jobseekers to suitable sustainable employment opportunities is paramount to your success in this role.  

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Strong level of communication and people skills with a proven record of developing strong relationships across organisations and stakeholders
• Recruitment experience or experience of supporting people to overcome barriers into employment
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams to achieve a common goal
• Willingness to working with and engaging with people who have convictions
• Proven experience in preparing jobseekers into sustainable employment
• Ability to work autonomously and self-manage
• A full NZ Driver licence

You will be people centric, have a high level of integrity, and be motivated to achieve within a target orientated role.  You will be a competent team-player who can show an understanding (or an openness to developing an understanding) of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi

If you are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds and are passionate about making a difference, enjoy helping others make positive changes and you have the skills and experience to back it up, we would welcome your application.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary range for this position is: $84,457 - $92,043 per annum.  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.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

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. 

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

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. 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.