Education Tutor – Rehabilitation & Pathways

Department of Corrections NZ; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ – Upper Hutt, North Island is seeking an Education Tutor to support prison-based learners in achieving employment readiness and further study. The role focuses on pathway assessments, literacy and numeracy, and engaging learners in online education platforms to progress toward NZ qualifications post-release.

Based in the custodial environment, you will lead by example, maintain professional boundaries, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously experienced education success.
• Familiarity with e-learning environments and supporting learners to use them.
• Understanding of assessing learning needs and developing individual learning pathway plans.
• Experience embedding literacy and numeracy and knowledge of NZ Qualifications Framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end rehabilitation and reintegration functions to reduce re-offending.
• Support prison-based learners to be prepared for employment and further education.
• Encourage learners to improve literacy and numeracy, and achieve NZ qualifications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes.

Job description

Department of Corrections NZ – Upper Hutt, North Island is seeking an Education Tutor to support prison-based learners in achieving employment readiness and further study. The role focuses on pathway assessments, literacy and numeracy, and engaging learners in online education platforms to progress toward NZ qualifications post-release.

Based in the custodial environment, you will lead by example, maintain professional boundaries, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve rehabilitation