* 12-month fixed-term opportunity covering parental leave
* Part-time hours (25 hours per week)
* Work for a values-led organisation that makes a difference
'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
Mo te tunga | About the role
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 Hokai 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 interventions coordination. If you have a desire to support our programmes and interventions in a coordination capacity, have strengths in administration and communication, and have the flexibility to meet the changing daily needs of our prison environment, we want to hear from you!
In the role of Interventions Coordinator, you will be accountable for the co-ordination of services which support and encourage the rehabilitation, reintegration, and wellbeing of people in prison. Specifically, the Interventions Coordinator is responsible for:
* Planning, organising and coordinating prisoner interventions.
* Liaising with internal Tutors, Case Managers and Corrections Officers to coordinate interventions.
* Liaising with prison-based learners where needed when selecting learners to attend interventions.
* Liaising with/and supporting external service providers and contractors to ensure effective coordination.
* Maintaining timetables for programmes and interventions.
* Ensuring the allocation and effective utilisation of resources.
* Creating purchase orders, processing invoices, and working within allocated budgets.
* Compiling and maintaining registers, reports, and statistics on programme participation in a timely manner.
This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave for a period of 12 months and is based at Christchurch Men's Prison. The hours of the role are part-time (25 hours per week) and the specific days and hours can be flexible in line with operational needs - this can be discussed further at interview stage.
We are interested in hearing from people who possess the following:
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong relationship skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* The ability to organise effectively, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Resilience in managing multiple stakeholders and the ability to adapt well to the ever-changing demands of the job.
* A pragmatic approach to problem solving.
* Experience working with purchase ordering and invoicing.
* A high level of proficiency in computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* A full NZ driver licence (or be eligible to obtain one).
The salary range for this role is $63,299 - $69,894 per annum (pro rata). Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, 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.
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 whanau.
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.
If you have any questions please contact: southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz
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.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
The Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety and positive social change. We manage both community-based and prison-based corrections, aiming to support rehabilitation, improve public safety and reduce re-offending rates.
*Kotahi anō te kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi’‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.'
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