Education Tutor

Ngā kawenga | About the role
This is a rewarding opportunity to support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and further education.
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 Otago Corrections Facility where we are making Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Hōkai Rangi vision a reality. 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.

He kōrero mōu | About you
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 education success
- A tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in adult education
- Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
- A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.

Join a passionate and committed team working in an environment of challenge and diversity. We can offer you a structured induction and training programme and ongoing support. 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
Salary Range is $72,841 to $81,143.
We offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, access to Regional Staff Welfare Coordinators, Cultural support, Maori & Pasifika Networks along with EAP, insurance and banking packages, selected retail store discounts, and free yearly health checks.

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.
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.

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.