Programmes Facilitator - Manukau Community Corrections and Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF)About this role"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)
2 roles available at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF) and 1 role available for Manukau Community Corrections. Mo te tunga | About the role Our Programme Facilitators work with the people in our care within our Prisons and out in the Community to support them to understand and address the causes of their offending and 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.
Programme Facilitators come from various backgrounds including teaching, social work, and counselling.
We're looking for people who can actively listen and understand the people in our care 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 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.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 understand individual and group behaviour, and/or relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling or other relevant tertiary qualification along with demonstrated experience within this or a similar related area.
So, what does a good Programme Facilitator look like?
These are some of the qualities that will make you stand out:
An effective listener and communicator with the ability to build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholders.Knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Maori culture, protocols and peoples and apply kaupapa Maori practice in your work.Ideally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, either individual or, ideally, group therapy (not essential).Comfortable having your practice reviewed and receptive to receiving regular constructive feedback with the confidence/maturity to grow and develop from this.The salary range for this role is from $69,120 to $87,701.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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. NOTE: The start date in the role will be 22nd April 2025 and the initial 3-month training schedule will include travel to our National Training Centre based in Wellington. If successful, you will be required to attend the training in Wellington on 19-25th May, 9-15th June and 16-19th June 2025. It is an exciting time to join us as 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.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
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