Scheduler - Rolleston Prison

• Part time role, 20 hours per week
• Fast-paced, process-driven work requiring strong Excel skills

Independent yet collaborative team environment

Kotahi ano te kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi', `There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people'

Mo te tunga | About the role

Schedulers play a key role in getting people in prison into rehabilitative programmes, education, employment and training. They support all internal and external stakeholders in ensuring the `best fit' is achieved by balancing the needs of the individuals, with the number of activity placements available.

Through the monitoring of waitlists and timely handling of referrals, your flexibility to respond to the ever changing needs of people in prison will be paramount to their success and yours.

Updating and maintaining data in key systems is a core part of this role, as is liaising with other departments to ensure opportunities are maximised and offender plans are managed effectively.

This role is currently available as a part time (0.5) position based at Rolleston Prison, there is some flexibility available with working hours and this will be discussed further.

Mou | About you

We are looking for someone who loves processes and procedures, you will have advanced Excel skills and be able to easily learn new programmes and systems.

It is essential to have excellent time management skills and a good sense of humour!

This will be a busy role and some of the key skills we are seeking are:

• Communicating effectively both in writing and verbally
• Prioritising and managing your time to meet deadlines and complete tasks
• Understanding and interpreting legislation and procedures
• Working autonomously and independently as is needed
• Collaborating with others and contributing as a team player
• Building and maintaining relationships with key departments/agencies/coordinators

Nga painga | The benefits

The salary for this role is $85,666 per annum (pro rata)

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Sunday, 7th June 2026.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.