Principal Instructor - Rolleston Prisonat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) - - Timaru

Exciting leadership opportunityEducation and learning space for those in our managementFulltime, permanent role Mon

• FriMō te tūnga | About the rolePrison industries provide people in our management 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 for the operation of the prison as well as meaningful support to the community.At Rolleston Prison, we have an exciting opportunity lead a team of dedicated instructors across several industry areas including asset maintenance, horticulture as well as warehousing and stores.Mōu | About you Experience, skills and knowledge to lead and develop a team are essential for this role.

Your key areas of focus would be to plan and schedule work, delegating tasks and providing support, training and guidance for ongoing staff development as well as being responsible for the overall running of these areas of industry within a busy prison.Building and maintaining strong relationships with commercial partners and overseeing training and qualifications for the tāne in our management are also key responsibilities that are essential elements you will be responsible for.

Ultimately, we are seeking a strong leader and ideally is that you might have a strength or a background in one or more of the industry areas outlined above.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceTo be successful in the role you will also be able to demonstrate the following:Strong leadership skills and experience managing teamsExcellent relationship skills, including commercial relationshipsHighly developed administration and verbal communication skillsExperience in an adult learning or training environmentThe ability to think critically, be innovative, embrace and drive changeAn understanding of our Hōkai Rangi strategy and how this is appliedStrong administrative skills with excellent priortisation and time managementSound knowledge and ability across the MS Office Suite (including, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel etc)Current and clean full driver's licenseOur Industries operate 7 days a week.

• 6pm. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or call-outs may be required.This role includes the same training and process as our Corrections Officers, which will include a medical, drug test and be subject to a Police Vet with exception to the Clean Slate (this means all if any prior convictions will be shown).

• $102,577 per annum across 4 levels.

• 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.

• 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, 19th October 2025If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.