Instructor

Instructor - Auckland Prison
The Industries Team at Auckland Prison require an Instructor with a career background in Warehousing and Manufacturing who is motivated to make a difference in the lives of others.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving the people in our care the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after being released. Now is an exciting time to join us as an Instructor at Auckland Prison.
This position focuses on giving the people in our care basic skills in various trades offered through employment within the prison. The role also provides support to the wider Offender Employment operation covering a variety of industries. We are looking for a person who can cope with change, is adaptable to dynamic work environments, and can be part of a team developing a pathway from the training classroom to a live workshop environment.
About you | Mōu
We are looking for someone who has solid experience in Warehousing and/or Manufacturing, experience in training and is passionate about helping the people in our care make positive changes. You will take pride in your work; be safety conscious and able to pass this onto the people in our care.
- Practical work experience and industry knowledge in the Warehousing/Manufacturing sector
- Experience and ability to train people in Warehousing/Manufacturing
- Outstanding Health and Safety practices
- Exceptional people, communication & organisational skills
- The ability to motivate and harness the talents of people within a team environment.
- Ideally experienced as an adult educator
- Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A full New Zealand Driver's License
- A forklift licence
- A class 2 licence would be an advantage

A comprehensive induction and initial basic training course are provided for the successful applicant. This will involve 11 weeks residential training at our college just outside of Wellington to focus on the custodial elements of our position.
Experience as an adult educator, NZQA Assessor (4098) is an advantage however we will support you to achieve this during your time in the role.
The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 40 hours/week.
Pay and salary
The salary range for this role is $62,014 - $77,341.
About us | Mō mātou
It is an exciting time 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.