Painting Instructor - Rolleston at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha)Help men in prison learn valuable skills for the futureWork for a values-led organisation that makes a difference'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 roleOffender 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.
Now is an exciting time to join us as a Painting Instructor at Rolleston Prison construction yard.There are many facets to this role, from facilitating adult learning and on-job training, working on new homes from the ground up for social housing providers, and forging relationships across the department and within the wider community.The training you provide will enable others to achieve NZQA qualifications linked to the painting/plastering related training organisations.
In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices.
The role also provides occasional support to the wider Offender Employment operation as part of the 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 Friday, 0730hrs – 1530hrs.
Working public holidays, along with the possibility of some overtime or callouts, may be required.We are interested in hearing from people who possess:Proven experience in commercial painting/plastering.Outstanding health and safety practices.Can remain positive and resilient in a constantly changing environment.Exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships.The ability to motivate and harness the talents of people within a team environment.Experience as an Adult Educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is an advantage.A full NZ driver licence (or be eligible to obtain one).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 $87,691.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 ****** 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: Wednesday 8th January 2025.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)Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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