Therapeutic Programme Facilitator – Waikato

Department of Corrections NZ; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections NZ, trading as Ara Poutama Aotearoa, is seeking Programme Facilitators based in Hamilton to work with our management teams in prisons and in the community, delivering therapeutic programmes designed to address offending behaviours. You will facilitate sessions individually or with a co‑facilitator, using your experience to motivate change.

Applicants should have proven facilitation experience, strong listening and communication skills, and a commitment to working

Qualifications

• Experienced and trained facilitator with demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Ability to actively listen and support individuals on their journey.
• Comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including Kaupapa Maori practices.
• Willing to travel across the Waikato region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, with or without a co-facilitator.
• Collaborate with management and community teams to address underlying causes of offending.
• Motivate participants and support them to make positive changes in their lives.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Maori culture knowledge

Diversity experience

Feedback receptiveness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

The Department of Corrections NZ, trading as Ara Poutama Aotearoa, is seeking Programme Facilitators based in Hamilton to work with our management teams in prisons and in the community, delivering therapeutic programmes designed to address offending behaviours. You will facilitate sessions individually or with a co‑facilitator, using your experience to motivate change.

Applicants should have proven facilitation experience, strong listening and communication skills, and a commitment to working