Instructor - Catering

'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
Are you looking for a challenging position within an environment that will stretch your skills and offer you opportunities for development and growth while providing you with personal satisfaction at the same time? Interested in a move home to whanau or a change of lifestyle to the stunning Tai Tokerau District?
Our Industries Team are all about supporting tāne in our care to improve their work habits, work experiences and skills so that they can increase their chances of obtaining sustainable and legitimate māhī on their release. By providing this foundation to success, we reduce reoffending and keep our communities safer.
About you | Mōu
We are looking someone who has experience in catering/kitchens and ideally holds a relevant trade qualification. You will also need to have great people skills and the motivation to want to manage and develop tāne in our care - This is a role with unique challenges and rewards.

**What we need from you**:

- A relevant trade qualification 706/1, 706/2 or equivalent
- Outstanding Health and Safety practices.
- Exceptional people, communication & organisational skills
- The ability to motivate and harness the talents of people within a team environment.
- Ideally be experienced as an adult educator or NZQA assessor (4098 or equivalent) however it is not essential as we will support you to obtain this.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A full Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate is required.

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.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
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.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.
Utu ā-Tau | Salary and Benefits
The starting salary for this role is $67,514 - $75,876. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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.