Education Tutor - Mt Eden Correction Facility

About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you have experience in alternative education? Are you able to engage and motivating people who have not previously had success with education?

This is a rewarding opportunity to support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and further education. 

In this role you will be supporting and coordinating a variety of education programmes and activities offered to offenders at Corrections. You will play a significant role in encouraging prison-based learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills; work towards achieving New Zealand qualifications; and acquire job search skills. Our teams are dedicated to reducing re-offending.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at Mt Eden Corrections Facility (MECF) in the heart of the Auckland CBD.

Mōu | About you

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously experienced education success
• Experience supporting individuals with learning differences by using alternative methods of learning and a thinking “outside the box” approach
• A tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in adult education
• Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite, TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT)
• Sound knowledge of NCEA and the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
• Experience with embedding literacy and numeracy
• Experience in successfully engaging Maori, Pasifika, and at-risk youth in education
• A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga

Join a passionate and committed team working in an environment of challenge and diversity. We can offer you a structured induction and training programme and ongoing support. 

The preferred applicant will demonstrate exceptional communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to influence, inspire and motivate. Resilience is a must when working in our dynamic and complex environment! Make a difference and apply now if this sounds like you!

The salary for this role is $77,841 - $86,152 per annum. Appointment for successful candidate will based on skills and experience relevant to the role.  The work profile for this position is Monday to Friday, working a 40-hour week.

A full driver licence is essential for this position.

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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (Hōkai Rangi Strategy 2019 - 2024).

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 whānau.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.  Applications received via email will not be considered. Applications close: Sunday, 28th September 2025.

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.