Interventions Coordinator

Join a supportive team and meaningfully contribute to interventions and initiatives. Help people in prison maximise learning opportunities for their reintegration to the communityBased in Christchurch Women's Prison, with free parking on site. 'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. 'The Department of Corrections supports people in prison as they progress on their journey towards re-entering the community.

Our responsibility for this is guided by our Hōkai Rangi strategy which seeks to build the rangatiratanga of each person through a supportive and humanising approach. We embrace manaakitanga in dealing with all people in our work, including this key area of interventions coordination. Mō te tūnga | About the roleIn the role of Interventions Coordinator, you will be accountable for the co-ordination of services which support and encourage the rehabilitation, reintegration and wellbeing of people in prison. Specifically, The Interventions Coordinator Is Responsible ForPlanning and organising the implementation of prisoner interventions.

Liaising with Prison Unit staff to coordinate interventions within Prison units. Assisting Prison-based learners where needed when selecting learners to attend interventions. Coordinating with and supporting external service providers and contractors as necessary to ensure effective programme delivery. Acting as the go between for internal tutors, case managers and corrections officers. Maintaining timetables for programmes and interventions. Ensuring the allocation and effective utilisation of resources. Creating purchase orders, processing invoices and working within allocated budgets. Compiling and maintaining registers, reports and statistics on programme participation in a timely manner.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceIf you have a desire to support our programmes and interventions, have strengths in administration and flexibility to meet the changing daily needs of our prison environment, then we want to hear from you!To Be Successful In This Role You Will HaveStrong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong relationship skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to organise effectively, multi-task, and meet deadlines, with a high level of attention to detail.

A high level of proficiency in computer software and database systems including Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience working with purchase ordering and invoicing, would be advantageous. Ngā painga | The benefitsThe full salary range is $65,799 - $72,394 per annum across 3 levels. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Mō mātou | About us 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 Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity 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 NowTo 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: Sunday the 7th of September. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Sarah. Newbold@corrections. govt. nz, or visit careers. corrections. govt. nz.