Catering Instructor Spring Hill

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Department Of Corrections Nz Full time

Catering 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 catering instructors who every day show a passion for their trade and pass on their skills and knowledge in the hopes of inspiring men to pursue a similarly satisfying career in hospitality.Nga kawenga | About the roleSpring Hill Corrections Facility Offender Employment (OE) is looking for a new catering instructor to join our team.
We are looking for 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.OE's purpose is to provide the men in our care with quality trade training and to assist them in continuing to develop a depth of skill and experience to gain employment post-release.
You will be instrumental in providing prisoners with both an employment pathway in the catering and/or hospitality industries and assisting them to gain the work habits, experience, and skills sought after by industry employers.The role also provides support to the laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.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.As an instructor, your role is multi-layered; you will have custodial responsibilities, industry-based responsibilities, and training responsibilities.
Your ability to engage with all cultures and understanding the importance of tikanga and te reo Maaori within our unique settings will be something we look for.You will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the main kitchen as well as the hospitality kitchen from time to time.
The main kitchen provides daily meals for the prison, while the hospitality kitchen focuses on L2 and L3 catering training.
Therefore, we are looking for people who are proactive, an energetic team leader or player who inspires others to perform at their best, and meet the following criteria:Qualifications and practical experience within the catering industry at a professional level.Instructors are expected to hold, or, with the appropriate experience, be willing to gain, unit standard 4098 in adult education.Are calm, mature, and level-headed in their approach to problem-solving, communicating, and defusing conflict.Full pre-employment medical, physical, and drug tests will be completed by the successful candidate.A full NZ Driver Licence and First Aid Certificate (before job commencement) are required.You will be required to work 80 hours per fortnight, on shift between 0600 and 1800 hrs, including weekends and public holidays.The entry level salary for this role is $70,014 - $78,376.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.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, whanau, and 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy, Hokai Rangi.To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department and highlighting relevant skills 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.Applications close Wednesday 30 April 2025.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 ******.
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