Volunteer Co-ordinator

Permanent Part time position based at Manawatu Prison
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Volunteer Coordinator is accountable to the Principal Adviser Rehabilitation and Learning for the overall coordination of volunteer engagement, training, administration and monitoring within Manawatu Prison.
The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for the management of volunteer services and who can assist in our goal of reducing re-offending by supporting a range of activities supplied by volunteers within a custodial environment. This is a part time position working 16 hours per week.
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.
He kōrero mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who thrives working in a busy team, demonstrates initiative and uses their strong interpersonal skills to build rapport. You'll have great attention to detail and strong prioritisation and time management skills as well.
- Experience working within a portfolio or programme/project environment (or similar)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated administration and analytical experience in a corporate environment and/or public sector environment
- Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of programmes, in particular Word and Excel.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The full-time salary range for this position is $57,398 - $81,032 per annum. 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.