Catering & Laundry Instructor - Rimutaka Prison

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Catering/Laundry Instructor for Rimutaka Prison. You will mentor and train men in a commercial kitchen, helping them gain NZQA qualifications and supporting the laundry operations as needed.

The role involves on-site and residential training, rostered shifts totaling 80 hours per fortnight, and requires passing pre-employment checks including a criminal history check. A NZ Driver Licence is required.

Qualifications

• Catering experience at a professional level.
• NZQA/industry qualifications as listed.
• Experience in Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environments preferred.
• Strong H&S practices.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• NZ Driver Licence required.
• Right to work in NZ for at least 18 months.
• Pre-employment checks including medical and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and practical training in a commercial kitchen.
• Teach general meal prep and delivery, including corporate catering.
• Help learners gain NZQA qualifications.
• Support Laundry operations as needed.
• On-site training at Rimutaka Prison and residential training at Upper Hutt National Learning Centre.
• Rostered shifts totaling 80 hours per fortnight; overtime possible.
• Complete full criminal history check.
• Ensure compliance with custodial environment.

Skills

Catering industry experience

People leadership & communication

Health & Safety practices

Motivate and develop people

NZ Driver Licence

Education

London City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent

London City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

NZAQ Assessor (4098)

Adult Educator experience

Job description

Join us as a Catering/Laundry Instructor at Rimutaka Men's Prison. Combine your mentoring skills with your passion for Cooking & Catering. Pass on your knowledge and make a difference.

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 Rimutaka Prison 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.

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 NZAQ Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate

Instructors have the same classification as Correction Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. This will involve on-site training at Rimutaka Prison 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.

The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $80,876 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $72,514 - $90,322 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

• Access to gym facilities
• Free parking onsite

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.