Programme Facilitator - Waikeriaat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)70,825 - 89,406
Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini (My strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)We're in the business of facilitating positive change. If that sounds like something you are interested in, please read on and apply!
Full time, permanent role availableBased in our Pae Ora Waikato team covering the Waikeria siteA career with purpose that really does make impactful change Mō te tūnga | About the roleOur Programme Facilitators work with the people in our management within our Prisons and out in the community helping them to understand and address the causes of their offending to assist them to create crime- free futures.
- they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives.The Role will be based within our Waikeria Team, however, travel outside of the Waikato Region may be required based on business requirements.
Mōu | About youWe're looking for someone who can actively listen and understand those we work with 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 and consistently reflecting on your own practice.To support you in the role, it would be helpful if you understand individual and group behaviour, and/or have a relevant tertiary qualification, for example in psychology, social work, or counselling, along with demonstrated experience within a related area.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceWe are seeking people who:Are effective listeners and communicators and who can build strong positive relationships with participants and other stakeholdersHave knowledge of, or are willing to learn about Maori culture, protocols and peoples and apply Kaupapa Maori practice in your workIdeally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, either individual or, ideally, group therapyHave life experience that means you can work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groupsAre comfortable having their practice viewed and are receptive of regular feedback on their practice Have experience with report writing Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.
Applicants must also hold a full NZ driver licence.Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe salary band for this role is $70,825-$89,406.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About usAra 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy
- Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).
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 Sunday 10 May 2026.If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at mahiwaikeria@corrections.govt.nz