Programme Facilitator - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

Marketplace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is seeking Programme Facilitators to work with people in our prisons and the community, delivering clinically designed therapeutic programmes individually or with a co-facilitator.

You will support offenders to understand and address underlying causes of offending, using kaupapa Maori practices and strong listening, communication and relationship skills. Travel across Waikato may be required.

Qualifications

• NZ citizenship, NZ Resident Permit or Australian resident status with NZ driver licence.
• Experience in a similar facilitator role is preferred.
• Willingness to learn about Kaupapa Maori practices and apply them in work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinically designed therapeutic programmes, individually or with a co-facilitator.
• Work with people in prisons and in the community to address causes of offending.
• Motivate and support participants to develop crime-free futures.
• Engage with diverse backgrounds and reflect on own practice through feedback.

Skills

Active listening

Relationship building

Cultural competence

Verbal & written communication

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role“Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini”(My strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)We're in the business of facilitating positive change. If that sounds like something you are interested in, please read on.+ **Full time**+ **Permanent Role**+ **Based at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, with travel required at times across the Waikato region****Mō te tūnga | About the role**Our Programme Facilitators work with the people in our management within our Prisons and out in the community helping them to understand and address the causes of their offending to assist them to create crime-free futures. They do this through delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.We appreciate the different skill set within our team who come from different backgrounds, cultures, education, and experience – they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives.**Mōu | About you**Thinking of moving to the mighty Waikato? We're looking for an experienced and trained facilitator to join us. We're looking for someone who can actively listen and understand those we work with and are keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviours. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey and consistently reflecting on your own practice. You will have demonstrated experience in a similar role.**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 and other stakeholders+ Have knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Maori culture, protocols and peoples and apply Kaupapa Maori practice in your work+ Have life experience that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups+ Are comfortable having their practice viewed and are receptive of regular feedback on their practice+ Have good verbal and written communication skillsApplicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa. Applicants must also hold a full NZ driver licence.**Utu ā-tau | Salary**The salary band for this role is $70,825-$89,406. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Mō mātou | About us**Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**To apply, please submit a**tailored CV and a cover letter**describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting**relevant skills**and **experience**. **Alignment to our kaupapa** is critical to our success - we ask that you **provide examples** which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.**Applications close 30 October 2026. Interviews will be held on the 10th and 11th of November with a January 18, 2027 start date.**