Principal Instructor, Northland Region Corrections

4 days ago

Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

'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.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
Prison Industries provides the people in our care valuable work experience and skills as well as meaningful engagement during their time with us. They are an important part of working towards reintegration and can increase chances of obtaining successful employment on release. Our Industries Teams are also critical in providing essential services, such as maintaining grounds and asset maintenance, for the successful operation of the site.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Instructor to lead a team of dedicated Instructors in a diverse and rewarding environment at Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF).
Ngā pūkenga e kimi ana mātou | Skills we look for
We are looking for someone with proven leadership and relationship skills, a high degree of integrity and resilience along with the flexibility to get in and support their team, someone who will do the right thing, make the hard calls when required and work with key stakeholders including commercial partners to deliver positive outcomes for the tāne in our care.
Hands on experience, skills and knowledge within similar industries of ground maintenance and asset maintenance would be valuable, however not essential, as your role requires you to lead work organisation for the team, delegate tasks and provide support, training and guidance.
To be successful in the role you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Relevant industry experience or qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential
- Experience in an adult learning or training environment would be advantage as you will oversee the training and qualifications of tāne in our care
- The ability to think critically and be innovative is a must.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
- The salary range is $81,175 - $84,315. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō 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 (PDF) 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.

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