Programme Facilitator - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

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

Job summary

New Zealand Government based at Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Waikato seeks experienced Programme Facilitators to work with people in our Prisons and in the community, delivering therapeutic programmes, individually or with a co-facilitator. You will listen actively, build positive relationships, and apply Kaupapa Maori practices while supporting participants toward crime-free futures.

Travel across the Waikato region is required; NZ citizenship/residency and a NZ driver licence are

Qualifications

• Effective listeners and communicators who can build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about Maori culture, Kaupapa Maori practices in your work.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• NZ citizenship or NZ Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen/resident with appropriate visa, and a valid NZ driver licence.

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 create crime-free futures.
• Travel across the Waikato region as required.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Maori culture knowledge

Job description

\"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 timePermanent RoleBased at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, with travel required at times across the Waikato regionMo te tunga | About the roleOur 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.Mou | About youThinking 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.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe are seeking people who:Are effective listeners and communicators and who can build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholdersHave knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Maori culture, protocols and peoples and apply Kaupapa Maori practice in your workHave life experience that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groupsAre comfortable having their practice viewed and are receptive of regular feedback on their practiceHave 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 a-tau | SalaryThe salary band for this role is $70,825-$89,406. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Mo matou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, 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 inaianei | Apply NowTo 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.If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email [e-mail]