Catering / Laundry Instructor - Auckland Prison

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

As a Catering / Laundry Instructor at Auckland Prison in Albany, you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to offenders 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, the new ITO. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices. This role is also responsible for the day-to-day running of the laundry.

About you | Mōu

This rewarding position will suit someone who possesses :

• a proven passion & experience in the catering industry at a professional level
• outstanding H&S practices
• exceptional leadership & 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
• a current and full non-conditional New Zealand driver licence
• the legal right to work full-time in New Zealand (for no less than 24 months)
• the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, medical assessment and physical readiness assessment, and have the declaring of any convictions and / or conflicts of interest approved by us in accordance with our Corrections delegations policy.

Experience as an adult educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is preferred, along with a current First Aid Certificate.

A comprehensive Frontline Futures Introduction into Corrections and extensive initial training is provided for the successful applicant. Instructors have the same classification as Corrections Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses.

This will involve on-site training as well as residential training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, Wellington, to focus on the custodial elements of the position.

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.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The full salary range is $72,514 - $90,322 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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 (https : / / arapoutama.page.link / Eit5).

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 12 October 2025.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.