Grounds Maintenance Instructor

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Grounds Maintenance Instructor at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), WaikatoGrounds Instructor – Spring Hill Corrections Facility 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the men in our care and to contribute to their future, the future of their whanau, and the communities they will return to.
In this role, you will be instrumental in helping individuals discover a new career path, talent, passion or confidence in their ability to learn.
You will be joining an amazing team of experienced instructors who, every day, show a passion for their trade, and pass on their skills and knowledge to help prisoners improve their chances of gaining employment post-release.
Nga kawenga | About the role Spring Hill Corrections Facility Offender Employment (OE) is looking for a grounds instructor to join our team.
An instructor is a talented "people person" who can cope with change, is adaptable to dynamic work environments, has high moral standards and believes in the power of communication to make positive changes in a wide range of people's lives.
You will be instrumental in providing prisoners with both an employment pathway and assisting them to gain the work habits, experience and skills sought by industry employers.
As a Grounds Instructor your role is multi-layered.
You will have custodial responsibilities, industry-based responsibilities (including health and safety) and training responsibilities.
A comprehensive introduction to corrections and extensive initial training are provided for the successful applicant.
This will involve on-site training as well as residential training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, Wellington, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.
We are looking for a grounds instructor who is adaptable and interested in a variety of work, because no two days will be the same.
You will also need a passion for passing on your skills and knowledge in a way that inspires the men in our care to confidently pursue a satisfying career upon release.
Therefore, we are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
Ideally you will have experience, knowledge and qualifications in the landscaping and horticulture industry.Experience with plant and equipment, including preventative maintenance.A full NZ Driver Licence and First Aid Certificate (before job commencement) is required.A willingness to assist in all the various prison industries as required, is essential.Experience as an adult educator or hold an assessor's qualification (4098) is an advantage.Proactive, energetic team leader/player who inspires others to perform at their best.Can remain positive and resilient in a constantly changing environment.Exceptional people management and communication skill.Outstanding Health & Safety practice.The entry level salary for this role is $70,014 - $78,376.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy, Hokai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the Department and highlighting relevant skills, qualifications and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success; we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation's values.
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 the collective talent in our whanau.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at ******.
Applications close 12th March 2025.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)

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