Grounds & Horticulture Instructor – Impact & Growth

Corrections; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections’ Auckland Region Prison is seeking an Instructor to supervise and deliver practical and vocational training in grounds maintenance and horticulture.

You will work with a tight-knit team, manage movements, data, and orders, while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role offers development and a stable public service career.

Applicants should have NZQA 4098 assessor qualification or be enrolled, strong communication, and a Class 2 licence preferred.

Qualifications

• NZQA 4098 assessor qualification or enrollment in progress.
• Computer literacy and experience using Cobra, SAP and Microsoft Office documents.
• Experience in Grounds Maintenance/Horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, practical and vocational training within grounds maintenance and horticulture.
• Oversee movements, data management, order processing.
• Provide industry training to people in prison.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and other prisons.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders; follow instructor guidance.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Grounds maintenance/horticulture

Time management & reliability

NZ Class 2 licence advantageous

Education

NZQA 4098 assessor qualification or enrolled to complete

Tools

Cobra

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corrections’ Auckland Region Prison is seeking an Instructor to supervise and deliver practical and vocational training in grounds maintenance and horticulture.

You will work with a tight-knit team, manage movements, data, and orders, while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role offers development and a stable public service career.

Applicants should have NZQA 4098 assessor qualification or be enrolled, strong communication, and a Class 2 licence preferred.