Principal Instructor - Catering at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Manawatu-Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you looking for a change or to develop your career further?
• Exciting leadership opportunity!
• Manawatu Prison, Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm, Permanent Position

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Prison industries provide people in our management valuable work experience and skills as well as meaningful engagement. They are an important part of working towards reintegration and can increase chances of obtaining successful employment on release. Industries are also critical in providing essential services, such as catering and laundry, for the operation of the prison.

We are looking for someone with a strong catering and/or chef background, as well as leadership and relationship skills. In addition, we are also seeking an individual who will facilitate change and create an inclusive environment delivering positive outcomes for staff and the tāne in our management in line with Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Hōkai Rangi Strategy. 

Experience, skills and knowledge in catering is essential as is your ability to lead and develop a team.  Your key areas of focus would be to plan and schedule work, delegating tasks and providing support, training and guidance for ongoing staff development as well as being responsible for the overall running of the kitchens.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with commercial partners and overseeing training and qualifications for the tāne in our management are also additional responsibilities that are key elements you will be responsible for.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

You will be able to demonstrate the following to be successful in this role:

• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications
• Catering management experience along with excellent understanding of Food Safety Standards
• Strong leadership skills and experience coaching and leading teams
• Excellent relationship skills, including commercial relationships
• Highly developed administration and verbal communication skills
• Experience as an Adult Educator or NZAQ Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate
• The ability to think critically, be innovative, embrace and drive change
• Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and /or demonstrates a willingness to learn about and operate effectively within cultural expectations

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this role is $89,790. 

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 (https://corr.nz/hr).

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. 

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 at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact:  LNRRecruitment@corrections.govt.nz 

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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. 

Applications close on: Wednesday 2^nd April 2025

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 or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.