- Help others to understand and address the causes of their offending
- Opportunity to really make a difference & empower others to make change
- Full-time, permanent role based in Christchurch
"Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini" - Maori proverb (my strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)
Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Programme Facilitators work with people serving sentences within our prisons and in the community to support them to understand and address the causes of their offending and assist them to create crime-free futures. Programme Facilitators do this by delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.
These positions will be based in Christchurch and will see you facilitating programmes both in the community and within our custodial sites. Extensive training is provided to ensure you know the content well and this includes rigorous feedback and supervision that will enable you to reflect on your practice and hone your skills to be the best you can.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
We're looking for people who can actively listen and are able to help people gain insight into their harmful behaviours. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey while consistently reflecting on your own practice.
Life experience is important to us. Along with an alignment to our values you will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships
- Cultural understanding including working under a tikanga Maori framework
- Resilience and flexibility - no two days will be the same
- Self-insight, wellbeing with a focus on a strong work/life balance
- Understanding of de-escalation and conflict resolution
To support you in the role, it would be helpful though NOT essential for you to have an understanding of individual and group behaviour, and/or a relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling or other relevant qualifications along with demonstrated experience within this or a similar related area.
Nga painga | The benefits
The starting salary for this position is $69, 965 - $ 77, 205 per annum depending on skills and experience relevant to the role. Once in the role, there are opportunities to increase your salary over time up to $88, 546 per annum.
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 24th August 2025.
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.