Therapeutic Programme Facilitator – Community & Corrections

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

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.