Principal Instructor - Christchurch Womens

Principal Instructor - Christchurch Womens at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha)

• An exciting new key leadership role on site, with direct line management of approximately 10 team members.
• Overseeing all internal industries – Kitchen, Laundry, Textiles, Grounds and Asset Maintenance.
• Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager Site Pathways.

Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Mō te tūnga | About the role Prison industries provide people in our care valuable work experience and skills, as well as meaningful engagement. They are an important part of working towards reintegration and can increase chances of obtaining successful employment on release. Industries are also critical in providing essential services, such as catering and laundry, for the operation of the prison. At Christchurch Women's Prison we aspire to better support wāhine in a way that incorporates the aspirations of the wāhine we manage, their whānau and staff. We see prison industries as playing an integral role for a wahine to reclaim her mana and restore herself to her rightful place in her whānau and society. By doing this, we can help break the cycle of reoffending and improve the wellbeing and safety of wāhine, their whānau, and our wider communities, as well as contribute to intergenerational transformation. We are looking for someone with strong leadership and relationship skills who is able to embrace and facilitate change and create an inclusive environment delivering positive outcomes for staff and wāhine in line with the department's Women's Strategy - Wahine - E rere ana ki te pae hou and Hōkai Rangi Strategy. Experience, skills, and knowledge in primary industries, especially regarding catering is advantageous. Your key areas of focus would be to assist the site's industries to transition from a ‘shared resourcing' model to a ‘stand alone' model, provide strong and visible leadership to the team, and establish a culture of continuous learning and development for both staff and wāhine. You will also be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships with commercial partners.

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• Excellent relationship skills, including commercial relationships.
• Highly developed administration and budget management skills.
• Relevant industry experience in primary industries is an advantage.
• Experience in an adult learning or training environment.
• The ability to think critically, be innovative, embrace and drive change.

Our Industries operate 7 days a week. The hours of work for this role will be Monday to Friday between 6am – 6pm. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or call-outs may be required. 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 later stages of the recruitment process involve pre-employment checks including a drug test, medical test, fitness test and police vetting. Please note – this Criminal History Check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act. Please ensure you declare all offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application. The starting salary for this role is $89,790 per annum and the full range is $89,790 - $99,589. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. 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. 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. We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz. 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: 19 January 2025 All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr