Catering/laundry Instructor(S)

**About the Job**:
**_'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people._**

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Are you looking for a challenging position within an environment that will stretch your skills and offer you opportunities for development and growth while providing you with personal satisfaction at the same time?

Our Industries Team are all about supporting the men in our care to improve their work habits, work experiences and skills so that they can increase their chances of obtaining sustainable and legitimate māhī on their release. By providing this foundation to success, we reduce reoffending and keep our communities safer.

In this varied role, you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to the men in our care within a commercial laundry / kitchen setting. From supervision and management of commercial laundry services primarily to general meal preparation and delivery if necessary, you will enable the men to achieve NZQA qualifications linked to Competenz. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices.

**About you | Mōu**

We are looking for someone who has experience in catering/kitchens and/or commercial laundry environment, and ideally someone who holds a relevant trade qualification. You will also need to have great people skills and the motivation to want to manage and develop men in our care - This is a role with unique challenges and rewards.

This rewarding position will suit someone who possesses:

- A relevant trade qualification
- 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 be experienced as an adult educator or NZQA assessor (4098 or equivalent) however it is not essential as we will support you to obtain this.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Stocktake management experience
- A full Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate is required.

The hours of work will be on a rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime.

**Utu ā-tau | Salary**

The salary range for this role is $60,194 - $75,071. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**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. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.