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Education Tutor - Waikeria Prison

Education Tutor - Waikeria Prison

New Zealand GovernmentWaikato, New Zealand
6 days ago
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# Education Tutor - Waikeria Prison at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Waikato## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • "Whaia te matauranga hei oranga mo koutou"-
  • Seek learning for the sake of your wellbeing
  • Nau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our whanau.
  • Full time Permanent Position
  • Play a critical role within a high performing team
  • Role based at Waikeria Prison
  • Mo te tunga | About the role
  • As an Education Tutor you will support a variety of education programmes and activities offered to the tane in our care.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Administering Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tools (LNAATs)
  • Developing a pathway for learning with the tane in our care
  • Assisting tane in our care to utilise our secure online learning suite to improve job search skills
  • Encourage prison-based learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills
  • Support engagement in self-directed learning
  • Ensure all relevant learner information is recordedIf you want to learn more about being an Education Tutor click here : to visit our role page.
  • Mou | About you
  • We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our education team.
  • This is a rewarding opportunity to support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and / or further education.

    To be successful you will bring the following :

  • Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously had education success
  • Experience in engaging with Maori and Pasifika in education
  • A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication and organisation skills
  • The ability to influence, inspire andmotivateA full driver's license is essential for this position.
  • You must also legally be able to work fulltime in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

  • Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
  • New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching or equivalent qualification
  • Transferrable life skills
  • Strong cultural practice
  • Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and the TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT)
  • Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework
  • Nga painga | The benefits
  • The midpoint of the salary range is $81,996.5 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $77,841 - $86,152 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 Maori in correctional facilities.

    As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (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 inaianei | 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 : 11.00 pm, 10th October 2025
  • If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact
  • or visit
  • careers.corrections.govt.nz.
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