Interventions Coordinator - Rolleston Prison

'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.'

Nga kawenga | About the role

The Department of Corrections supports people in prison as they progress on their journey towards re-entering the community. Our responsibility for this is guided by our Hokai Rangi strategy which seeks to build the rangatiratanga of each person through a supportive and humanising approach. We embrace manaakitanga in dealing with all people in our work, including this key area of interventions coordination. If you have a desire to support our programmes and interventions, have strengths in administration and flexibility to meet the changing daily needs of our prison environment, we want to hear from you!

In the role of Interventions Coordinator you will be accountable for the co-ordination of services which support and encourage the rehabilitation, reintegration and wellbeing of people in prison.

Specifically, the Interventions Coordinator is responsible for:

• Planning and organising the implementation of prisoner interventions.
• Liaising with prison unit staff to coordinate interventions within prison units.
• Liaising with prison-based learners where needed when selecting learners to attend interventions.
• Liaising with/and supporting external service providers and contractors as necessary to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Liaising with internal Tutors, Case Managers and Corrections Officers.
• Maintaining timetables for programmes and interventions.
• Ensuring the allocation and effective utilisation of resources.
• Creating purchase orders, processing invoices and working within allocated budgets.
• Compiling and maintaining registers, reports and statistics on programme participation in a timely manner.

This is a part-time permanent, position based at Rolleston Prison working a 30 hour, Monday - Friday profile.

He korero mou | About you

We are interested in hearing from people who possess the following:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• 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 the ever-changing demands of the job.
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Experience working with purchase ordering and invoicing.
• A high level of proficiency in computer software and database systems including Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A full NZ driver licence (or be eligible to obtain one).

Utu a-tau | Salary

The salary range for this role is $60,799 - $67,394 (pro rata)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.

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.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.

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.

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

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.

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 mailto:careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Applications close Thursday 23rd May 2024.