Catering and Laundry Instructor

Corrections; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ invites applications for a Catering and Laundry Instructor at Mt Eden Corrections Facility. You will supervise and train men in a professional kitchen, enabling NZQA qualifications and promoting good work habits to aid rehabilitation.

The role also supports laundry operations and requires on-site and residential training with rosters of 80 hours per fortnight. Ideal candidates have pro catering experience, relevant trade qualifications, strong health and safety

Qualifications

• Proven catering industry experience at a professional level.
• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment preferred.
• Strong health and safety practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff in a challenging team.
• Full NZ driver licence and right to work in NZ for at least 18 months.
• Pass pre-employment checks (medical, fitness, drug test, etc.).
• Experience as an Adult Educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is an advantage; First Aid certificate beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and practical training in a commercial kitchen.
• Oversee general meal preparation and delivery and corporate catering.
• Support the Laundry operation when needed as part of Internal Services.
• Participate in on-site training at Mt Eden Corrections Facility and residential training at the National Learning Centre.
• Work on a rostered shift basis; 80 hours per fortnight with possible overtime.

Skills

Catering industry experience

Leadership & communication

H&S practices

Motivate and develop people

NZ Driver Licence

Ability to pass pre-employment checks

Adult Educator / NZQA Assessor (4098)

First Aid Certificate

Education

London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications

First Aid Certificate

NZQA Assessor (4098)

Job description

# Catering and Laundry Instructor## About this role**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**We're keen to hear from applicants who have;* 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.**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: Thursday 12th of November, 2026**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.**Please note that due to the HR shutdown period over Christmas and New Year, external candidates may not be able to commence employment until **15 February 2027**. However, internal **Corrections Officers** who have already completed **Ara Tika** may be eligible to start earlier, with commencement dates potentially available in **January 2027**.**We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1955029 || Location: | Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) || Date posted: | 29-Oct-2026 || Application close date: | 12-Nov-2026 || Attachments: | JD - Instructor.pdf (PDF, 36KB)Position Description |