Education Tutor

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people
Are you experienced and successful at engaging and motivating people who have not previously had success with education?
About the role | Mō te tūnga
This is a rewarding opportunity to support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and further education.
Through the Hōkai Rangi strategy and the Hōkai Nuku change programme we are endeavouring to deliver to better outcomes for the people in our care. As an organisation we are committed to providing an approach for the women in our care that recognises their complex and entwined histories of severe trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships and poverty that have often contributed to their offending. In conjunction with Hōkai Rangi, our approach is also informed by the Women's Strategy.
In this role you will be supporting a variety of education programmes and activities offered to people in our care at Ara Poutama Aotearoa. You will play a significant role in encouraging prison-based learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills; work towards achieving New Zealand qualifications; and acquire job search skills. Our teams are dedicated to reducing re-offending.
You will bring your passion and commitment to changing lives to Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility where we are making Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Hōkai Rangi vision a reality.
We offer a structured induction, training programme and ongoing support.
About you | Mōu
We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

- Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously experienced success with education.
- A tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in adult education.
- Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
- Experience in successfully engaging Maori, Pasifika, and at-risk youth in education.
- Experience in recording and submitting speaking and listening observations for learners.
- A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

A full driver 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
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range for this role is $75,341 - $83,643 per annum. 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.
**Applications close**: Sunday, 1st September 2024.