- Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
- Influence the future of this team and their critical mahi.
- Invercargill Prison, Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm, Permanent Position
Mo te tunga | About the role
Invercargill Prison is seeking a capable and compassionate leader to oversee operations within Prison Industries, including Kitchen, Laundry, Grounds Horticulture and Painting. This role is essential in delivering high-quality services while supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of the men in our care.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in catering, sound financial understanding, and the ability to lead and develop a diverse team. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen environment, including planning and scheduling work, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of service delivery. You will also be expected to foster a respectful and inclusive team culture, while confidently managing a range of personalities and supporting staff development.
Strong organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to work with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel to manage budgets, stock control, and reporting. You will be accountable for the smooth running of kitchen operations and will play a key role in building relationships with commercial partners and overseeing training and qualifications for the men in prison.
This role contributes directly to Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Hokai Rangi Strategy by creating meaningful engagement and supporting positive outcomes for both staff and the men in prison.
Please note, as this is a custodial role you will be required to go to our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt for five weeks of training.
Mou | About you
- Strong leadership skills and experience in coaching and managing staff, including navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics
- Excellent relationship-building skills, including the ability to work with commercial partners
- Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel
- Financial literacy and a strong sense of accountability in managing budgets and resources
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to embrace and lead change
- Experience working within Maori or Pasifika environments, or a strong willingness to learn and engage respectfully
- Experience as an adult educator or New Zealand Qualifications Authority assessor and a current first aid is highly desirable
Nga painga | The benefits
- The salary this role will be appointed to is $92,484.
- Onsite gym
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Sunday 7 September
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.