Department of Corrections
Instructor - Pig, Sheep and Cattle
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
Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving people in prison the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release.
As an Instructor - Pig, Sheep & Cattle at Christchurch Men's Prison, you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to men in prison on a working farm. You will be involved in the day to day running of the property, working with people in prison who are employed on the farm, and training them with valuable employment skills to help them make positive change on release.
In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices that in turn support our aim to reduce offending and provide for safer communities.
The hours of work will be on a standard shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday, 0700hrs – 1500hrs. Working public holidays, along with the possibility of some overtime or callouts, may be required. There will be some seasonal work as would be expected in a farming environment e.g., hay season etc.
Instructors have the same classification as Corrections Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. This will involve on-site training as well as residential training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, Wellington, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful it is highly desirable that you have:
* Experience working with livestock and general farm equipment.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others.
* Able to share skills and knowledge as part of a hands-on learning environment for adult learners.
* Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and/or demonstrates a willingness to learn.
* A full NZ driver licence or be eligible to obtain one.
* Is committed to workplace health & safety.
* Experience as an Adult Educator or NZAQ Assessor (4098) is an advantage.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
As of 1st July 2024, the starting salary for this role is $70,014 - $78,376 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Once in the role, there are opportunities to increase your salary over time up to $85,691.
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.
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.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter HERE 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.
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