Instructor Catering & Laundry - Rimutaka Prison

About this role

Join us as a Catering & Laundry Instructor at Rimutaka Men's Prison

• Combine your mentoring skills with your passion for Cooking & Catering
• Pass on your knowledge and make a difference

 

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving the men we manage the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release.

Now is an exciting time to join us as a Catering/ Laundry Instructor, within the Rimutaka Prison Catering/ Laundry team.

In this varied role, you will be working with prisoners, providing direct supervision and practical training in a commercial kitchen setting. From general meal preparation and delivery, to corporate catering, you will enable others to achieve NZQA qualifications linked to the ServiceIQ Industry Training Organisation. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices. 

The role also provides support to the Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The role also provides support to the Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team.

This rewarding position demands someone who possesses;

• Proven passion & experience in the catering industry at a professional level
• outstanding H&S practices
• exceptional people & communication skills
• the ability to motivate and develop people within a team environment
• London City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications.

 

Experience as an adult educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is preferred. A full drivers licence and First Aid Certificate is required.

The hours of work will be on a rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or call-outs may be required.

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Instructors have the same classification as Correction Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. 

A comprehensive Frontline Futures Introduction into Corrections and extensive initial training is provided for the successful applicant. This will involve on-site training at Rimutaka Prison as well as residential in-house training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.

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All candidates are required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check.  Please note – this Criminal History Check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act.  This means that the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this vacancy.  Please ensure you declare all offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application.

 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this position is $72,514 per annum.

 

Ko wai 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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

For general information on becoming a Corrections Officer/Instructor go to: www.corrections.govt.nz/careers

 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 25^th June, 2025

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right. As a result, we may not be able to support visa applications for this role.