Catering & Laundry Instructor - Arohata Prison
7 days ago
**Catering/Laundry Instructor**: Arohata Women's Prison - Tawa
- Combine your mentoring skills with your passion for Cooking & Catering
- Pass on your knowledge and make a difference
Ngā kawenga | About the role
Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving the wahine we manage the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release. As a Catering Instructor with Arohata Women's Prison you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to our wahine in a commercial kitchen setting. From general meal preparation and delivery to corporate catering, you will enable the women we manage to achieve NZQA qualifications. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices.
The role also provides support to the Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We're keen to hear from applicants who have;
- A proven passion & practical experience in the Catering industry at a professional level
- London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications
- Experience working within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, and /or demonstrates a willingness to learn about and operate effectively within cultural expectations
- Outstanding H&S practices
- Exceptional people leadership & communication skills
- The ability to motivate and develop people within a challenging team environment
- A Full NZ driver licence (we will accept applicants with a Restricted license, who are 3 months away from obtaining their Full license.)
- The legal right to work in New Zealand for a minimum of no less than 18 months
- The ability to pass a range of pre-employment checks e.g. medical assessment, physical readiness assessment, drug test etc
- Experience as an Adult Educator or NZAQ Assessor (4098) is an advantage, along with a First Aid Certificate
Instructors have the same classification as Correction Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses.
This will involve on-site training at Arohata Prison as well as residential in-house training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.
The hours of work will be on a rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or callouts may be required.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range for this position is $70,014 - $85,691 per annum. Remuneration will reflect relevant skills and experience of the successful applicant. Progression in salary levels will reflect development within the role over time.
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.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Applications close Sunday 6th October 2024.
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