"Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te Tangata"."There is only one purpose to our work; the wellness and wellbeing of the person".Ara Poutama, Aotearoa's nation-wide strategy Hokai Rangi, expresses our organisation's intention to transform the way we operate to ensure that the people in our care, and their whanau, are supported to reduce recidivism and improve the humanising and healing aspects of the work we do.One of Ara Poutama Aotearoa's strategic investment is to build new facilities at Waikeria Prison including Te Wai o Pure which will house the residential unit for Hikitia a mental health and addiction service (MHAS), designed to address the oranga needs of nga tane in our care.This service is being designed, implemented, and governed in partnership with our Mana Whenua – Ahi Ka and Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato (formerly Waikato DHB).Nga kawenga | About the role Provide project co-ordination, expertise and administration within the Waikeria Prison Operation readinessProject Team as part of the wider Waikeria Prison Development Programme and as assigned by the Operational Readiness Lead.Work collaboratively alongside project teams to coordinate project development and delivery across the Waikeria Prison Operational Readiness Project Team and work with wider Project Managers, including the Waikeria Recruitment Lead as and when needed.The role accountabilities include: * Co-ordinate the preparation of Operational Readiness plans and schedules and maintain and monitor these; * Assist with the administration and co-ordination of Operational Readiness and union meetings.* Coordinate activities and communicate with stakeholders involved in the implementation of operational Readiness requirements including training; * Proactively provide general administrative support and ensure all project documentation is maintained appropriately and as required; * Monitor and report on progress of activities against the Operational Readiness plan; * Maintain issues and risk registers so that decisions and lessons learnt are reviewed, considered and used for next planning phases; * Collate Operational readiness reporting; inclusive of recruitment * Help maintain a safe working environment within Ara Poutama Aotearoa by reporting hazards, accidents and near misses, and adhering to health and safety standards and processes; * Positively contribute to and support the team to value inclusion and diversity, lead and champion safety and wellbeing, and maintain a centre of excellence.* Support the Waikeria site L&D team to schedule, manage and quality assure all training and induction needs for operational readiness for the new build.* Support Operational Readiness and recruitment organisation of meetings, minute taking and preparation for such meetings.* Manage SAP needs for recruitment purchasing for events.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience * Sound knowledge and understanding of tikanga and Te Ao Maori and ability to work within a Kaupapa Maori environment * Excellent written communication skills delivering communications in plain English which are clear, concise and logical * Strong prioritisation skills with proven ability to organise, plan and prioritise both short and long term tasks across a number of phases of work * Proven ability to set and communicate clear timeframes and priorities * Proven ability to maintain effective relationships and networks of contacts with key stakeholders * Ability to establish and maintain practical systems to manage own workload and information * The ability to concentrate on the task at hand without losing track of priorities and to meet deadlines * Close attention to detail * Experience in handling sensitive and confidential material with integrity * The ability to effectively interpret, summarise and present information in written and oral forms * An advanced level of computer skills including the Microsoft office suite including Project and Outlook (and the ability to learn other packages if required).This is a Fixed term role until 30th June 2025 Utu a-tau | Salary The mid-point of the salary range is $84,594 and the full range (85%-120%) is $71,905- $101,513.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).Tono inaianei | 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 11th June 2024.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 whanau.All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.Applications received via email will not be considered.For more information on this exciting role please call Vera De Groot on 027 247 2023 or email ****** He aha te kai o te rangatira?He Korero, he korero, he korero What is the food of the leader?It is knowledge.It is communication
