Principal Facilitator - Wellington

About this role

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a can-do attitude to support and guide a team of Programme Facilitators to deliver high quality rehabilitation programmes to those in our care across the motu.

You will need to be passionate and creative, with exceptional communication skills, and have the tenacity and resilience to network widely, building strong relationships along your way.

This is a unique opportunity to enter Ara Poutama for the first time, move across the Department, or enter your first management role as you will be supported by a strong team of fellow Principal Facilitators that will be able to teach you all about the programmes space.

You will be accountable for the development and support of your team and will work innovatively with stakeholders to work through operational problems as they arise. To ensure the continuous improvement and effectiveness of programmes, as a Principal Facilitator you will identify risks, practice issues, and utilise decision making frameworks effectively.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this challenging and rewarding role you will have the following:

• Proven experience in the development and effective management of a service delivery plan.
• Strong leadership skills, including the coaching, mentoring and performance management of others.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with demonstrated experience in working with key agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, in the social/justice sectors.
• Be knowledgeable in Māori culture and protocols and be able to support staff in bi-cultural practice, operating effectively in a Māori culture setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must!

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.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The full salary range is $105,908 - $122,873. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Mātauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

You can find out more about us here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Applications Close Friday 6th December 2024.

Interviews will be held in December, with the successful candidate beginning in the role late-January/early-February 2025.

Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

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

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