Programme Facilitator - Kaikohe Community Corrections

Marketplace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is seeking Programme Facilitators to deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes to offenders in the community or prison. The role involves planning sessions, reporting, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to enable positive change.

We value resilience, collaboration, and strong listening skills, with a focus on Kaupapa Māori practice and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Effective listeners and communicators who build positive relationships with participants and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, individual or group therapy.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Knowledge of Maori & Pacifica culture and applying kaupapa Māori practice where relevant.
• Open to regular feedback and reflective practice in a prison setting.
• Competence in report-writing and holding a current NZ Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare therapeutic programme sessions and admin as needed.
• Monitor progress to enable participation and learning for participants.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Report writing

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Ngā kawenga | About the role**Our 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.Programme facilitators deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes to offenders serving sentences in the community or in prison. The programmes aim to encourage participants to take responsibility for their offending, promote self-efficacy and motivation towards positive change. The role includes planning and preparing programme sessions, report writing and admin, monitoring progress to enable optimal participation and effective learning and collaboration with internal stakeholders.This is a full-time permanent position.**He kōrero mōu | About you**You will be someone who enjoys working with people and are committed to assisting others to gain insight into their harmful behaviours and connected challenges. 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. You will need to be resilient, collaborative and an excellent listener.You will also need to enjoy giving and receiving feedback, being reflective about your practice and be open to the challenges involved in embracing your own development and working in a prison setting.Please ensure your CV and cover letter address the key competences and responsibilities of the role and your alignment to our values and our strategy Hōkai Rangi.**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**We are seeking people who:* Are effective listeners and communicators and who can build strong positive relationships with participants, colleagues and other stakeholders* Have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, individual or, ideally, group therapy* Have life experience and skills to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups* Have knowledge, or are willing to learn about Maori & Pacifica culture, protocols and peoples and apply kaupapa Māori practice in their work* Are comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practice* Have competence in report-writing* Have a full NZ Drivers Licence**Ngā painga | The benefits**The full salary range is **$71,695 - $90,276**. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Ko wai mātou | About us**Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, 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.You can find out more about us here.**Tono ināianei | Apply now**Applications Close **11pm Thursday, 5 November 2026.**To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email [e-mail].