Therapeutic Programme Facilitator

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

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