Education Tutor - Rimutaka Prisonat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) -
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Wellington
Are you effective and confident at engaging and motivating young people and adults who have not previously had success with education?Your chance to join a passionate and committed team working in an environment of challenge and diversity Based at Rimutaka Men's PrisonPermanent, full
-time position Mō te tūnga | About the roleResponsible for the effective and efficient delivery of end-to-end rehabilitation and reintegration functions, our Learning and Interventions teams are dedicated to reducing re-offending.As an Education Tutor you will support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and further education.
You will focus on supporting learners to engage in pathway assessments, using our secure online education websites to help improve their skills, knowledge, and transition into further study and/or employment post release.
You will also be supporting a variety of education programmes and activities offered to the men we manage.
You will play a significant role in encouraging learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, work towards achieving New Zealand qualifications and to acquire job search skills.
This position is based within our custodial environment thus it is imperative that you can effectively lead by example and maintain professional boundaries.
By interacting closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external, you will be collaborative in sharing information and ensuring outcomes beneficial to the successful rehabilitation of the men in our care.This is a permanent, full-time position.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously experienced education successFamiliarity with e-learning environments and supporting learners to use themA good understanding of assessing learning needs and developing individual learning pathway plans.Previously worked in a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environmentA tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in Adult EducationExperience working with offenders in a prison environment (not essential)Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite, TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment ToolsSound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications FrameworkExperience with embedding literacy and numeracyExperience successfully engaging Maori, Pasifika, and at-risk youth in educationA full NZ Drive LicenceExceptional communication and organisational skills with the ability to influence, inspire and motivateA strong focus on work planning and processes of administration tasks is required in the role Ngā painga | The benefits The midpoint of the salary range is $80,623 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $77,841
- $86,152 per annum.
For more information on the role of an Education Tutor please review the Job Description.Mō mātou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa
- Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency- applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: Sunday 22nd February, 2026If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact jess.escott@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
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