Rehabilitation Programme Facilitator (Corrections)

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections); Wellington; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Eye care reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance subsidy

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Wellington is seeking Programme Facilitators to work with people in our care across two Wellington Prisons and community sites. You will deliver clinically designed therapeutic programmes, individually or with a co-facilitator, to help address causes of offending and support crime-free futures.

We value manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, and seek candidates who listen actively, communicate clearly, and build positive

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with participants.
• Resilience and flexibility to handle changing days and situations.
• Self‑insight and balance between work and wellbeing.
• Understanding of de‑escalation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet timeframes.
• A current NZ driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinically designed therapeutic programmes with people in care, individually or with a co‑facilitator.
• Work across Wellington Prisons (Arohata and Rimutaka) and Community Corrections sites.
• Uphold values of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira and whanau in practice.
• Support clients to understand and address causes of offending and pursue crime-free futures.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Flexibility

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in psychology or related field

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Wellington is seeking Programme Facilitators to work with people in our care across two Wellington Prisons and community sites. You will deliver clinically designed therapeutic programmes, individually or with a co-facilitator, to help address causes of offending and support crime-free futures.

We value manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, and seek candidates who listen actively, communicate clearly, and build positive