Ka huri ahau ki tetahi whakatauki; He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata – I quote the Whakatauki, What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. Now is an exciting time to join us as a Distribution Instructor, based at Waikeria Prison. Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving nga tane the opportunity to gain skills and work experience, increasing their chances of obtaining employment after release.
'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.' Mo te tunga | About the role Are you looking for a challenging position within an environment that will stretch your skills, offer you opportunities for development and growth, and provide personal satisfaction?
In this varied General Instructor (Distribution) role, you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to the tane in our care within the prison environment. You will help them gain new skills and qualifications, and learn the basic skills related to employment. The goal is to improve their chances of finding real jobs upon release.
You will provide opportunities for our people to achieve NZQA qualifications linked to the ServiceIQ. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices.
This rewarding position will suit someone who possesses:
A good understanding of the retail distribution industry.A good understanding of SAP and data entry is beneficial but not essential.Exceptional communication skills.Warehousing experience is beneficial but not essential.Ability to motivate and develop people within a team environment.Current and full New Zealand or international driver licence (NB. You must obtain a full NZ Driver Licence before an offer of employment can be formally made to you)Class 2 Driver Licence is beneficial but not essential.Forklift licence or endorsement is beneficial but not essential.Ability to assess a candidate's performance and having NZQA U/S 4098 is beneficial but not essential.Legal right to work full-time in New Zealand (ideally for a minimum of no less than 24 months)Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and have the declaring of any convictions and/or conflicts of interest approved by us in accordance with our Corrections delegations policy.The salary range for this role is $70,014 - $87,691. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Shifts / Operating Hours The distribution team will operate Monday through Friday for a standard 40-hour workweek. All industry instructors will work 8-hour shifts, with operations running between 0700 to 1700.
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://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) 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.
It is an exciting time at Waikeria as we approach the completion of the new prison, 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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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