Education Tutor

5 days ago


Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Do you value education and have a passion for seeing people grow in their life and work journey?
- Are you motivated to build into the lives of people in a professional and strengths-based manner?

Join a passionate and committed team working in an environment of challenge and diversity. We are dedicated to reducing re-offending and you will support this by improving educational outcomes for learners. We offer a structured induction and training programme with ongoing support. This is an exciting opportunity to support the people in our care to become better prepared for employment and further education.

Ngā kawenga | About the role
Two positions available. Rolleston Prison and Christchurch Womens Prison
The Department of Corrections supports people living in our care as they progress on their journey towards re-entering the community. Our responsibility is guided by our Hōkai Rangi strategy which seeks to build the rangatiratanga of each person through a supportive and humanising approach. We value providing manaakitanga to all people in our work including this key area of education.
The role includes undertaking education assessments, the development of learning plans, and the effective and efficient delivery of a range of educational programmes. You will also support the people in our care to better engage in a variety of education programmes and activities to help them improve their skills and knowledge, improve their literacy and numeracy skills, work towards achieving New Zealand qualifications, and acquire job search skills.
You will be required to work effectively in a custodial environment - leading by example and maintaining 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 progression of our offenders.

He kōrero mōu | About you
If you are a qualified educator looking to further develop in the area of education or are experienced and successful at engaging and motivating students who have not previously had success with education, we want to hear from you

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Experience assessing and working with people who have not previously experienced educational success.
- A tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in adult education.
- Strong and accurate administrative skills.
- Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
- Experience with embedding literacy and numeracy.
- Experience successfully engaging Māori, Pasifika, and at-risk youth in education.
- A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

A full driver's licence is essential for this position. The preferred applicant will demonstrate exceptional communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to influence, inspire and motivate. Make a difference
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.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describe 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. Also, please put tell us which prison you wish to work at.
Applications close Wednesday 11 January


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