Department of Corrections Looking for Education Tutor – MECF at Mount Eden, Auckland Full Time

About the Job

“Hāpaitia te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu” Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.

Nau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our whānau.

• Full time Permanent Position
• 6-month fixed term/secondment opportunity
• Play a critical role within a high performing team
• Role based at Mt Eden Corrections Facility (Central Auckland)

We have x 2 exciting opportunities available at our Mt Eden Corrections Facility (MECF), based in Auckland CBD. MECF is a male Remand facility housing 11 per cent of the national prisoner population, Not only is it Aotearoa’s largest remand facility it is also the busiest for prisoner movements.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As an Education Tutor you will be support a variety of education programmes and activities offered to the men in our care. Key responsibilities include:

• Administering Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tools (LNAATs)
• Developing a pathway for learning with people in our care
• Assisting people in our care in our secure online learning suite to improve job search skills
• Encourage prison-based learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills
• Support engagement in self-directed learning
• Ensure all relevant learner information is recorded

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our education team. These are rewarding opportunities to support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and/or further education. To be successful you will bring the following:

• Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously had education success
• A tertiary qualification and/or qualification in adult education
• Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and the TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT)
• Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
• Experience in engaging with Māori, Pasifika and at-risk youth in education
• A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga

A full driver’s license is essential for these positions. The preferred applicant(s) will also demonstrate exceptional communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to influence, inspire and motivate.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this position is $65,510 – $73,568, Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | 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, 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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Tono ināianei | 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.

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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected].