Programme Facilitator - Manawatu

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Palmerston North
• A career with purpose that really does make impactful change

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our Programme Facilitators will work with the people in our management within our Prisons and out in the community helping them to understand and address the causes of their offending to assist them to create crime-free futures. They do this through delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.

We appreciate the different skill set within our team who come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience – they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives. This is a permanent, full-time role.

Mōu | About you

We're looking for someone who can actively listen and understand those we work with and are keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviours. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey and consistently reflecting on your own practice.

To support you in the role, it would be helpful if you have an understanding of individual and group behaviour, and/or relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling or other relevant tertiary qualification along with demonstrated experience within a related area.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking people who:

• Are effective listeners and communicators and who have the ability to build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholders
• Have knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Māori culture, protocols and peoples and apply kuapapa Māori practice in your work
• Ideally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, either individual or, ideally, group therapy
• Have life experience that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups
• Are comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practice 
• Have experience with report writing

You will need a Full New Zealand Driver's License and a legal right to work in New Zealand, without restriction, for a minimum of 12 months. 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Salary starts at $69,120 with opportunities to progress. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Flexible work options can be discussed.

Ko wai mātou | About us

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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

As a Programme Facilitator, you will be working under the Pae Ora wāhanga/branch of Ara Poutama Aotearoa.  Pae Ora encompasses health and wellbeing and includes, rehabilitation, psychological services, and our health and mental health teams within the prisons.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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. 

Applications close on Monday 28th April2025

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 whānau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.