Interventions Coordinator - Manawatu Prison at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Manawatu-Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 Interventions Coordinator

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Based at Manawatu Prison
• Work for a values-led organisation that makes a difference

'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.'

Mō te tūnga | 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 Hōkai 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.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

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 drivers licence.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The full salary range (Level 1-3) is $65,799 - $72,394 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Sunday 22nd of January 2026

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.