Catering and Laundry Instructor - InvercargillAbout this role'Kotahi anote kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'– 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Nga kawenga | About the role Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving people in prison the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release. By providing this foundation to success, we reduce reoffending and keep our communities safer.
As a Catering and Laundry Instructor at Invercargill Prison, you will teach, support, and use your life experiences to help others unleash their talents and be part of something that can be life-changing. You will be providing direct supervision and practical training within a commercial kitchen setting. From general meal preparation and delivery to corporate catering, you will enable our people to achieve NZQA qualifications and provide a platform of good working habits for them to take forward to the future.
The role also provides support to the laundry operation as part of the wider Internal Services team.
Instructors have the same classification as Corrections Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. This will involve on-site training as well as residential training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, Wellington, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.
The hours of work will be on a standard shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight, Monday to Sunday, 0600hrs – 1800hrs. Working public holidays, along with the possibility of some overtime or callouts, may be required.
This rewarding position will suit someone who:
Has experience and a proven passion in the catering industry at a professional level.Holds London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications.Possesses outstanding health & safety practices.Has exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships.Has the ability to motivate and develop people within a team environment.Can operate effectively in a culturally diverse setting and has an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Has a full NZ driver licence (or is eligible to obtain one).Experience as an adult educator or NZQA assessor (4098) is an advantage.The later stages of the recruitment process involve pre-employment checks including a drug test, medical test, physical assessment, and police vetting. Please note – this Criminal History Check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act. Please ensure you declare all offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application.
The starting salary for this role is $70,014 – 78,376 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Once in the role, there are opportunities to increase your salary over time up to $87,619.
Ara 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://corr.nz/hr).
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******. To 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 on: 20 January 2025 All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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