Librarian - Auckland Region Womens Corrections Facility

Support reading, literacy & educational development within the prison
- Based onsite at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF) in Wiri, Manukau
- 'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people._

The Department of Corrections supports wahine living in our care as they progress on their journey towards re-entering the community. Our responsibility is guided by our Hokai Rangi strategy which seeks to build the rangatira of each person through a supportive and humanising approach.

**Nga kawenga | About the role**

In the role of librarian, you will use a strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga as you support the reading, literacy and educational development of each Tane.
- Operating a professional Library Service within our correctional facility
- Working to the National Prison Libraries Service Delivery document
- Providing library services to all prisoners
- Develop, coordinate and maintain library resources, including books, periodicals and learning resources
- Propose and manage an annual budget
- Provide library information, reports and advice to the Learning and Interventions Delivery Manager
- Train and monitor prisoner Library assistants
- Ensure security is maintained at all times

This is a Full Time permanent role based at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility working Monday to Friday with some flexibility on hours worked.

**He korero mou | About you**

You will be required to work effectively in a custodial environment - leading by example and maintaining professional boundaries. By interacting closely with the men in our care along with internal and external stakeholders, you will collaboratively share information and ensure beneficial outcomes are achieved. Key competencies you will demonstrate are:

- A service focus - a helpful and courteous approach when dealing with others
- Ability to communicate in a style appropriate to the recipient or audience
- Experience working with Maori and Pasifika learners
- A wide knowledge of books including those that may support varying levels of literacy
- The ability to organise effectively, multi-task and meet deadlines
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Resilience in managing multiple stakeholders and the ability to adapt well to changing demands
- A high level of proficiency in computer software and database systems including the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Preferably you will have experience using AccessIt library management system

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

The salary range for this role is $68,661 to 72,911 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

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 that of the collective talent in our whanau.

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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.

**Applications close on: Sunday 23 February 2025