Kitchen Instructor - Tongariro Prison at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Waikato Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Industries Team are all about supporting tane in our care to improve their work habits, work experiences and skills so that they can increase their chances of obtaining sustainable and legitimate mahi on their release. By providing this foundation to success, we reduce reoffending and keep our communities safer.
We are looking for someone who has experience in catering/kitchens and ideally holds a relevant trade qualification. You will also need to have great people skills and the motivation to manage and develop tane in our care – This is a role with unique challenges and rewards.
What we need from you:
Outstanding Health and Safety practices.
Exceptional people, communication & organisational skills.
The ability to motivate and harness the talents of people within a team environment.
Ideally experienced as an adult educator or NZQA assessor (4098 or equivalent), however it is not essential as we will support you to obtain this.
Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
A full Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate is required.
You will also need a Full New Zealand Driver's License and a legal right to work in Aotearoa without restriction for a minimum of 24 months.
The midpoint of the salary range is $70,014 - $85,691. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is committed to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and 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.
We continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and 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.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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