Programme Facilitator - Hamilton

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)

  We're in the business of facilitating positive change. If that sounds like something you are interested in, please read on and apply!

   

  • 3 x full time, permanent roles available
  • Hamilton based role covering the Waikato area
  • A career with purpose that really does make impactful change

   

  Mō te tūnga | About the role

  Our Programme Facilitators work with the people in our management within our Prisons and out in the community helping them to understand and address the causes of their offending to assist them to create crime-free futures.  They do this through delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.

  We appreciate the different skill set within our team who come from different backgrounds, cultures, education, and experience – they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives.

   

  Mōu | About you

  We're looking for someone who can actively listen and understand those we work with and are keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviours. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey and consistently reflecting on your own practice.

  To support you in the role, it would be helpful if you understand individual and group behaviour, and/or have a relevant tertiary qualification, for example in psychology, social work, or counselling, along with demonstrated experience within a related area.

   

  Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  We are seeking people who:

  • Are effective listeners and communicators and who can build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholders
  • Have knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Maori culture, protocols and peoples and apply Kaupapa Maori practice in your work
  • Ideally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, either individual or, ideally, group therapy
  • Have life experience that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups
  • Are comfortable having their practice viewed and are receptive of regular feedback on their practice 
  • Have experience with report writing

   

  Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa. Applicants must also hold a full NZ driver licence. 

  The Role will be based within our Hamilton Team, however, travel outside of the Region may be required based on business requirements.

   

  Utu ā-tau | Salary

  The salary band for this role is $69,120-$87,701.  Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

   

  Mō 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).

   

  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. 

  Online question and answer sessions, for applicants who wish to attend, will be run on Wednesday 24 April at 4:30pm or Monday 29 April at 4:30pm. People wishing to attend the Q&A sessions can contact Haylee.Taranaki@corrections.govt.nz, with their preferred date, and she will send them a link.

  Applications close on Sunday 5 May 2024 at 10:00 pm.

  We will be shortlisting on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

  Applicants must be available to attend interview on Monday 21 May or Tuesday 22 May.  Employment will begin early July 2024.

  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.