Programme Facilitator - Auckland Women's Corrections Facility at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Programme Facilitator – Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF)

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our Programme Facilitators come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience – but they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives. We are currently seeking interest from people who enjoy working collaboratively, are open to feedback and interested in their own development, are passionate about changing thinking, providing guidance and walking alongside those in our care to explore and educate as they walk their journey of rehabilitation while at ARWCF.

Programme Facilitators in the ARWCF team deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes to offenders serving sentences in prison. The programmes aim to encourage participants to take responsibility for their offending and motivate them towards change. The role includes reflective practice, planning and preparing manualised sessions, report writing, and monitoring progress to enable optimal participation and effective learning.

Mōu | About you 

You will be someone who enjoys working with people and are committed to assisting others to gain insight into their harmful behaviours.  It is a role for someone who wants to facilitate change through questioning and guiding.  This is not a role for someone who just wants to direct, instruct, or teach people.  Needless to say, you'll also be resilient and an excellent listener!

You will also need to enjoy giving and receiving feedback about your practice and be open to the challenges involved in embracing your own development.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking people who:

• Are effective listeners and communicators and who have the ability to build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholders
• Ideally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, ideally group therapy
• Have life experience and attitude that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups
• Have knowledge, or are willing to learn about Maori & Pacifica culture, protocols and peoples and apply kuapapa Maori practice in your work
• Have a growth mindset and are interested in self-development and comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practice 
• Have competence in report-writing.
• Have a full NZ Drivers Licence

Ngā painga | The benefits

Salary starts at $70,825 with opportunities to progress. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. 

• Fitness Passport offering discounted gym membership
• Eye exam & eyewear reimbursement for eligible staff (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP & Staff Support Networks
• Subsidised medical insurance

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us by Iwi and conveys the responsibility we have to support and guide those in our care to reach their potential.  Our strategy, Hōkai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5), provides a clear direction of travel - one that builds on the good things that are already happening, and, most importantly, how we can innovate to find new ways of doing things to achieve better outcomes for Māori, whānau and communities. 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, submit your tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for wanting to join Ara Poutama and highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities essential to this role.  

Please note, the interview process for shortlisted candidates will occur in mid-November with a start date in late January 2027.

It is an exciting time 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.

For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site.  If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz