Ara Poutama Aotearoa Programme Facilitator
Whakatū, Nelson based
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Programme Facilitators work with the people in our care within our prisons and out in the community to support them to understand and address the causes of their offending and assist them to create crime-free futures. Programme Facilitators do this through delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.
This position will be based from one of our Community Corrections Centre in Nelson and will see you facilitating programmes in a community setting. Extensive training is provided to ensure you know the content well and this includes rigorous feedback and supervision that will enable you to reflect on your practice and hone your skills to be the best you can.
He kōrero mōu | About you
We're looking for people who can actively listen and understand the people in our care and are keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviors. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey while consistently reflecting on your own practice.
Life experience is important to us, along with an alignment to our values you will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships
- Cultural understanding including working under a tikanga Māori framework
- Resilience and flexibility – no two days will be the same
- Self-insight, wellbeing with a focus on a strong work/life balance
- Understanding of de-escalation and conflict resolution
Applications close on Tuesday 22 April 2025
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact: southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz
