Catering And Laundry Instructor

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Gym facilities

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is hiring a Catering/Laundry Instructor for Mt Eden Corrections Facility. You will supervise and train men in a real kitchen and assist with corporate catering to enable NZQA qualifications.

Role includes on-site training, exposure to custodial elements, and rostered hours of 80 per fortnight with potential overtime. Prior catering and educative experience are essential; NZQA assessor status is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven passion & practical experience in the Catering industry at a professional level.
• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications
• Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and/or willingness to learn about cultural expectations
• Outstanding H&S practices
• Exceptional people leadership & communication skills
• The ability to motivate and develop people within a challenging team environment
• You will need a full New Zealand Driver Licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand for a minimum of no less than 18 months
• The ability to pass a range of pre-employment checks e.g. medical assessment, physical readiness assessment, drug test etc
• Experience as an Adult Educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and practical training to men in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Coordinate general meal preparation and delivery including corporate catering.
• Support the Laundry operation as part of the Internal Services Team when needed.

Skills

Catering experience

Trade qualifications

Cultural awareness

Health & Safety

Leadership

People development

Driver Licence

Work eligibility

Background checks

Education/Assessing

First Aid

Education

NZQA Assessor (4098)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Join us as a Catering/Laundry Instructor at Mt Eden Corrections Facility

• Combine your mentoring skills with your passion for Cooking & Catering
• Pass on your knowledge and make a difference
• Join us in 2027!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving the men we manage the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release. As a Catering Instructor with Mt Eden Corrections Facility you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to our men in a commercial kitchen setting. From general meal preparation and delivery to corporate catering, you will enable the men we manage to achieve NZQA qualifications. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices. The role also provides support to the Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A proven passion & practical experience in the Catering industry at a professional level
• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications
• Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and /or demonstrates a willingness to learn about and operate effectively within cultural expectations
• Outstanding H&S practices
• Exceptional people leadership & communication skills
• The ability to motivate and develop people within a challenging team environment
• You will need a full New Zealand Driver Licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand for a minimum of no less than 18 months
• The ability to pass a range of pre-employment checks e.g. medical assessment, physical readiness assessment, drug test etc
• Experience as an Adult Educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate

Instructors have the same classification as Corrections Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. This will involve on-site training at Mt Eden Corrections Facility as well as residential in-house training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, to focus on the custodial elements of the position. The hours of work will be on a rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or callouts may be required. All candidates are required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check. Please note – this Criminal History Check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act. This means that the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this vacancy. Please ensure you declare all offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application.

Ngā painga | The benefits

• The salary range is $73,956 - $92,129 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
• Access to gym facilities
• Free parking onsite

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.

Applications close on: Thursday 12th of November, 2026