Programme Facilitator - Gisborne Community Corrections

About this role

Ngā kawenga | 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.

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.

He kōrero 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 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.

Please ensure your CV and cover letter address the key competences and responsibilities of the role and your alignment to our values and our strategy Hōkai Rangi.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking people who:

• Are effective listeners and communicators and who can 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 kaupapa Māori 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

Ngā painga | The benefits

The full salary range is $71,695 - $90,276. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, 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.

You can find out more about us here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Applications Close 11pm Sunday, 22 November 2026.

To apply and view the position description, click the application 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/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email quentin.campbell@corrections.govt.nz.