Interventions Coordinator - Manawatu Prison

About this role

Interventions Coordinator

• Do you have a passion for an education related role?
• Utilise your admin & coordination expertise to aid those in our care
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based at Manawatu Prison

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Every day the work we do creates a diverse range of opportunities for both our people and for the tāne in our management.

Our organisation is wide ranging and certainly keeps you on your toes as we don't stand still! We are always looking for new ways to improve our service and stay at the cutting edge of offender management.

At Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) we support those living in our care as they progress on their journey towards re-entering the community. Our responsibility for this is guided by our Hōkai 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 Coordinator.  

As an Interventions Coordinator you will be accountable for the co-ordination of interventions which support and encourage the rehabilitation and reintegration and wellbeing of tāne in custody.

Specifically, your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organising the implementation of prisoner courses, education and other programmes and interventions
• Maintaining timetables for programmes and interventions
• Liaising with and supporting external service providers and contractors as may be necessary to ensure effective programme delivery
• Coordinating internal tutors, facilitators, case managers and key staff
• Ensuring the allocation and effective utilisation of resources
• Compiling and maintaining registers, reports and statistics on programme participation in a timely manner
• Assisting in the evaluation of prisoner programmes, courses and interventions

Mōu | About you

You are passionate about the work you do and have the desire to engage with prisoners in an educational setting to support their individual journeys - assisting them to ensure they have access to the programmes they need.

With a pride in your work, you ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your computer skills are second to none, whilst your ability to juggle tasks and communicate effectively to the  tāne in our care, customers and colleagues alike provides a strong foundation in all that you do.

We are looking for someone with strong administration skills and prior coordination-type experience, as well as a pragmatic approach to problem solving. You also exercise resilience in managing multiple stakeholders and can adapt well to the ever-changing demands of the job and a challenging, busy workplace.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $69,505 per annum and the full range (Step 1 - 3) is $65,799 - $72,394 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | 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 Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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 ināianei | 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: Thursday 25th of 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.