Practice Leader - Custodial

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Make an impact by leading trauma-informed, culturally responsive custodial practice.
• Support women in custodial environments and drive meaningful change.
• Permanent position based at Arohata Prison in Tawa.
• Wāhine E rere ana ki te pae hou
• | Women rising above a new horizon
• Since the launch of our inaugural women's strategy in 2017, we have done considerable work to ensure our services, practice, and support, better recognise and meet the unique needs of women.Our current strategy, and newly formed Women's Prison Network, builds on the gains we have made by setting out our plans to do more – and do better. This includes working in a gender-specific, trauma informed and culturally responsive way.
• Mō te tūnga | About the role
• We are looking for a Women's Practice Leader - Custodial to be based at Arohata Prison. In this influential role, you'll work alongside frontline custodial staff and their leaders to enhance professional practice capabilities. This position emphasises fostering evidence-based practices, promoting a culture of reflection and continuous improvement, and adhering to legislative and Prison Operations Manual standards. Your approach will be collaborative, mana-enhancing, and aligned with Ara Poutama Aotearoa's values.Your key responsibilities will include facilitating regular and well-structured reflective practice sessions, both in groups and one-on-one, to encourage staff to think about their role's requirements and responsibilities. Practice Leaders integrate trauma-informed, gender-inclusive, and culturally responsive principles in all staff interactions, ensuring that these key aspects are woven throughout the practice.Additionally, you will maintain a high level of knowledge about the Department's strategic direction, including initiatives like Hōkai Rangi and the Women's Strategy. You will work closely with site leaders, identifying and responding to the developmental needs of staff, contributing to practice-focused discussions and ensuring a holistic approach to staff support.
• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
• Submit your application online and include highlights and examples as to how you meet the below requirements :
• Minimum 2–3 years of custodial experience
• , ideally in a women's prison, with strong operational knowledge and professional credibility.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to work flexibly and effectively with staff, managers, peers, and people in prison in a way that promotes reflection and growth.
• Proven facilitation skills and the ability to translate theory into practice and provide constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and organising, along with a strategic mindset and the ability to see the big picture.
• Leadership qualities that inspire others, build capability, and promote a growth mindset.
• Ngā painga | The benefits
• The midpoint of the salary range is $87,132 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $74,063 - $104,559 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, 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 strategy.We value 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.
• Tono ināianei | Apply Now
• To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply 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 and a cover letter
• describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
• Applications close on : Thursday the 9th of October.
• If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact , or visit
• careers.corrections.govt.nz.
• | Location : | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) || Attachment : | (PDF, 361KB) Position Description |

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