Instructor Catering - Auckland Region Women's Corrections …

Instructor Catering - Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility About this role Offender Employment(OE) is all about giving prisoners the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release. As a Catering Instructor with Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to our female prisoners in a commercial kitchen setting. From general meal preparation and delivery, to corporate catering, you will enable others to achieve NZQA qualifications linked to the ServiceIQ, the new ITO. 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 support tothe Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.This rewarding position will suit someone who possesses: a proven passion&experience in the catering industry at a professional level exceptional leadership&communication skills the ability to motivate and develop people within a team environment London City&Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications a current and full non-conditional 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) the legal right to work full-time in New Zealand (ideally for a minimum of no less than 24 months)the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, medical assessment and physical readiness assessment, and have the declaring of any convictions and/or conflicts of interest approved by us in accordance with our Corrections delegations policy Experience as an adult educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is preferred, along with a current First Aid Certificate.A comprehensive Frontline Futures Introduction into Corrections and extensive initial training is provided for the successful applicant. 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 rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or call-outs may be required. 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, whānau, 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi ( 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.All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. Applications close Sunday, 25 May 2025. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr