Practice Leader - Custodial

## 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.
• Wahine 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.

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 Hokai 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.

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.

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

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