Programmes Facilitator - Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility

About this role

“Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini” 

Māori proverb (my strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many)

We are looking to fill a full-time permanent position available in Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility in Wiri, Manukau.

Mō te tūnga | 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 programme aims to encourage participants to take responsibility for their offending and motivate them to change. The role includes planning and preparing programme sessions, report writing, and monitoring progress to enable optimal participation and effective learning.

We appreciate the different skill set 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 ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this role is $70,825.

Mōu | About you 

You will be someone who enjoys working with people and are committed to assisting others to gain insight into their harmful behaviours.  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.  Needless to say, you'll also be resilient and an excellent listener!

You will also need to enjoy giving and receiving feedback about your practice and be open to the challenges involved in embracing your own development.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā 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 and other stakeholders
• Ideally have experience in delivering and facilitating therapeutic interventions, individual or, ideally, group therapy
• Have life experience that means you can 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 your 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

Mō mātou | 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, whānau, 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)

Tono ināianei | 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 interview process for shortlisted candidates will be on the 20^th July and we are looking at a start date of 9^th September 2026. 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 whānau.  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: Sunday, 5^th July 2026