Catering & Laundry Instructor - Rimutaka Prison

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections); Wellington; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities access

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking a Catering Instructor at Rimutaka Prison. You will supervise and train men in a commercial kitchen, enabling NZQA qualifications and instilling good work habits to support rehabilitation and reintegration.

The role also supports laundry operations as needed. The position requires catering expertise, relevant trade qualifications, and the ability to lead teams in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• A proven passion and 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 Maori or Pasifika environments, and willingness to learn cultural expectations.
• Exceptional people leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and practical training to men in a commercial kitchen.
• Involve general meal preparation and delivery, including corporate catering.
• Support Laundry operation on occasion as part of the Internal Services Team.
• Complete on-site training at Rimutaka Prison and residential training at the National Learning Centre.

Skills

Catering industry experience

Trade qualifications

Cultural awareness

People leadership

Driver Licence

Right to work NZ

Pre-employment checks

Adult educator experience

First Aid

Education

London City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Job description

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Catering & Laundry Instructor - Rimutaka Prison

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) – Wellington, North Island

Join us as aCatering/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

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 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 tothe Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.

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
• 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 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

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.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact ***************@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

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.

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