Programme Facilitator at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• He aha te kai ō te rangatira? He Kōrero, he kōrero, he korero - What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication.

   

  It's an exciting time to join Ara Poutama Aotearoa. We are halfway through delivering our strategic direction Hōkai Rangi. Launched in 2019, it expresses our commitment to deliver great outcomes with and for all people in our care and their whānau.

  To reach the outcomes we want to achieve, change begins with us – our people. Investing in our staff is a major area of focus, and as a result has seen significant investment in the People Practice and Capabilities space. Our team works to ensure staff have everything they need to succeed. This can come in many forms including development, training and education, employment, support and access to information and resources to keep them safe and well.

  We're looking for Programme Facilitators who can embrace our values to join our waka. Bring your experience, skills, and ideas to help our people shape the work we do. We're not afraid of positive change – it's what drives us!

  Mō te tūnga | About the role

  Our Programme Facilitators will work with the people in our management within our Prisons and out in the community helping them to understand and address the causes of their offending to assist them to create crime-free futures.  They do this through delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.

  We appreciate the different skill set within our team who come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience – they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives.

   

  Mōu | About you

  We're looking for someone who can actively listen and understand those we work with and are keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviours. To undertake this role you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey and consistently reflecting on your own practice.

  To support you in the role, it would be helpful if you have an understanding of individual and group behaviour, and/or relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling or other relevant tertiary qualification along with demonstrated experience within a related area.

   

  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
  • Have knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Maori culture, protocols and peoples and apply kuapapa Maori practice in your work
  • Ideally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, either individual or, ideally, group therapy
  • Have life experience that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups
  • Are comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practice 
  • Have experience with report writing

   

  Please note that these are permanent full-time positions.  Roles are based within our Hamilton Team however travel outside of the Region may be required based on business requirements.

  Mō 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).

   

  Tono ināianei | Apply Now

  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 Monday, 13 February 2023

   

  If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at MahiWaikeria@corrections.govt.nz.