Programme Facilitator - Auckland Women's Corrections Facility

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport offering discounted +

Eye exam & eyewear reimbursement

Access to EAP & Staff Support Networks

Subsidised medical insurance

Job summary

The New Zealand Government, Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF), seeks Programme Facilitators to deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes for offenders in prison. You will help participants take responsibility for offending and support their rehabilitation while planning sessions and monitoring progress.

We value active listening, strong relationships, and openness to feedback, with a requirement for a NZ Driver’s Licence and willingness to develop

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, ideally group therapy.
• Strong listening and communication skills with participants and stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Maori & Pacifica culture and practices.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback and self development.
• Competence in report-writing and documenting progress.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive therapeutic programmes to offenders in prison.
• Plan and prepare manualised sessions and monitor progress.
• Record clear reports and support learning and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide guidance and walk alongside participants on their journey.

Skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Group therapy

Therapeutic interventions

Feedback receptiveness

Report-writing

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Programme Facilitator - Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF)Mo te tunga | About the roleOur Programme Facilitators come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience - but they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives. We are currently seeking interest from people who enjoy working collaboratively, are open to feedback and interested in their own development, are passionate about changing thinking, providing guidance and walking alongside those in our care to explore and educate as they walk their journey of rehabilitation while at ARWCF.Programme Facilitators in the ARWCF team deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes to offenders serving sentences in prison. The programmes aim to encourage participants to take responsibility for their offending and motivate them towards change. The role includes reflective practice, planning and preparing manualised sessions, report writing, and monitoring progress to enable optimal participation and effective learning.Mou | About youYou will be someone who enjoys working with people and are committed to assisting others to gain insight into their harmful behaviours. It is a role for someone who wants to facilitate change through questioning and guiding. This is not a role for someone who just wants to direct, instruct, or teach people. Needless to say, you'll also be resilient and an excellent listener!You will also need to enjoy giving and receiving feedback about your practice and be open to the challenges involved in embracing your own development.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe are seeking people who:Are effective listeners and communicators and who have the ability to build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholdersIdeally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, ideally group therapyHave life experience and attitude that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groupsHave knowledge, or are willing to learn about Maori & Pacifica culture, protocols and peoples and apply kuapapa Maori practice in your workHave a growth mindset and are interested in self-development and comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practiceHave competence in report-writing.Have a full NZ Drivers LicenceNga painga | The benefitsSalary starts at $70,825 with opportunities to progress. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Fitness Passport offering discounted gym membershipEye exam & eyewear reimbursement for eligible staff (conditions apply)Access to EAP & Staff Support NetworksSubsidised medical insuranceMo matou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us by Iwi and conveys the responsibility we have to support and guide those in our care to reach their potential. Our strategy, Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5), provides a clear direction of travel - one that builds on the good things that are already happening, and, most importantly, how we can innovate to find new ways of doing things to achieve better outcomes for Maori, whanau and communities.Tono inaianei | Apply NowTo apply, submit your tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for wanting to join Ara Poutama and highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities essential to this role.Please note, the interview process for shortlisted candidates will occur in mid-November with a start date in late January 2027.It is an exciting time and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [e-mail]