Job Description
"Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini"
Maori proverb (my strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)
We are looking to fill 3x full-time permanent positions available in Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility in Wiri, Manukau.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Programme Facilitators come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience - but they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives. We are currently seeking interest from people who enjoy working collaboratively, are open to feedback and interested in their own development, are passionate about changing thinking, providing guidance and walking alongside those in our care to explore and educate as they walk their journey of rehabilitation while at ARWCF.
Programme facilitators deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes to offenders serving sentences in the community or in prison. The programmes aim to encourage participants to take responsibility for their offending, promote self-efficacy and motivation towards positive change. The role includes planning and preparing programme sessions, report writing and admin, monitoring progress to enable optimal participation and effective learning and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
We appreciate the different skill sets within our team who come from different backgrounds, cultures, education, and experience - they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The salary range for this role is from $69,120 to $87,701. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mou | About you
You will be someone who enjoys working with people and are committed to assisting others to gain insight into their harmful behaviours and connected challenges. It is a role for someone who wants to facilitate change through questioning and guiding. This is not a role for someone who just wants to direct, instruct, or teach people. You will need to be resilient, collaborative and an excellent listener.
You will also need to enjoy giving and receiving feedback, being reflective about your practice and be open to the challenges involved in embracing your own development and working in a prison setting.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
We are seeking people who:
Are effective listeners and communicators and who have the ability to build strong positive relationships with participants, colleagues and other stakeholders
Have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, individual or, ideally, group therapy
Have life experience and skills to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups
Have knowledge, or are willing to learn about Maori & Pacifica culture, protocols and peoples and apply kuapapa Maori practice in their work
Are comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practice
Have competence in report-writing.
Have a full NZ Drivers Licence
Are comfortable in having their practice reviewed and receptive to receiving regular constructive feedback with the confidence/maturity to grow and develop from this.
Mo 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.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5)
Utu a-tau | Salary
The salary range for this role is from $70,825 to $89,406. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
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.
The start date in the role will be 4th May 2026 and the initial 3-month training schedule will include paid travel to our National Training Centre based in Wellington.
It is an exciting time to join us as 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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.
Applications close: Sat 21st Feb 2026.
Maori proverb (my strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)
We are looking to fill 3x full-time permanent positions available in Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility in Wiri, Manukau.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Our Programme Facilitators come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience - but they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives. We are currently seeking interest from people who enjoy working collaboratively, are open to feedback and interested in their own development, are passionate about changing thinking, providing guidance and walking alongside those in our care to explore and educate as they walk their journey of rehabilitation while at ARWCF.
Programme facilitators deliver intensive, therapeutic programmes to offenders serving sentences in the community or in prison. The programmes aim to encourage participants to take responsibility for their offending, promote self-efficacy and motivation towards positive change. The role includes planning and preparing programme sessions, report writing and admin, monitoring progress to enable optimal participation and effective learning and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
We appreciate the different skill sets within our team who come from different backgrounds, cultures, education, and experience - they all share the ability to motivate and work alongside others to support them to make positive changes in their lives.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The salary range for this role is from $69,120 to $87,701. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mou | About you
You will be someone who enjoys working with people and are committed to assisting others to gain insight into their harmful behaviours and connected challenges. It is a role for someone who wants to facilitate change through questioning and guiding. This is not a role for someone who just wants to direct, instruct, or teach people. You will need to be resilient, collaborative and an excellent listener.
You will also need to enjoy giving and receiving feedback, being reflective about your practice and be open to the challenges involved in embracing your own development and working in a prison setting.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
We are seeking people who:
Are effective listeners and communicators and who have the ability to build strong positive relationships with participants, colleagues and other stakeholders
Have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, individual or, ideally, group therapy
Have life experience and skills to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups
Have knowledge, or are willing to learn about Maori & Pacifica culture, protocols and peoples and apply kuapapa Maori practice in their work
Are comfortable having their practice viewed and receptive in receiving and utilising regular feedback on their practice
Have competence in report-writing.
Have a full NZ Drivers Licence
Are comfortable in having their practice reviewed and receptive to receiving regular constructive feedback with the confidence/maturity to grow and develop from this.
Mo 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.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5)
Utu a-tau | Salary
The salary range for this role is from $70,825 to $89,406. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
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.
The start date in the role will be 4th May 2026 and the initial 3-month training schedule will include paid travel to our National Training Centre based in Wellington.
It is an exciting time to join us as 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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.
Applications close: Sat 21st Feb 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Programme Facilitator position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Tamaki offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
