Education Tutor - Christchurch Men's Prison

Corrections; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional institution in Canterbury is seeking an Education Tutor to help young prison-based learners enhance their skills and prepare for employment. This full-time position requires the successful candidate to coordinate education programs, support learners in improving literacy and numeracy, and engage with youth from diverse backgrounds. A tertiary qualification in education and experience working with young people are essential. The starting salary ranges from $77,841 to $80,623 per year with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging Māori and Pasifika learners
• Experience supporting individuals with learning differences
• Capacity to work in a custodial environment

Responsibilities

• Encourage young learners to improve literacy and numeracy skills
• Coordinate education programs and activities at the prison
• Support learners in online education platforms

Skills

Experience working with young people

Experience assessing learning needs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to inspire and motivate learners

Sound knowledge of NCEA

Strong administrative skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool

Job description

# Education Tutor - Christchurch Men's Prison## About this role* Use your experience in education to help young prison-based learners gain valuable skills for the future* Rewarding and challenging position within a supportive and dedicated team* Based at Christchurch Men's Prison working with youth and young adults*'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.***Mō te tūnga | About the role**This is a rewarding opportunity to support young prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and further education.In this role you will:* Play a significant role in encouraging young prison-based learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills; work towards achieving New Zealand qualifications; and acquire job search skills.* Support and coordinate a variety of education programmes and activities offered to the people in our care at Corrections including the administrative tasks involved with these.* Support learners to engage in a variety of secure online education websites to help learners improve their skills, knowledge, and transition into further study and/or employment post release.Our teams are dedicated to reducing re-offending.*This is a full-time, permanent role based at Christchurch Men's Prison. The work profile for this position is Monday to Friday, working a 40-hour week.***Mōu | About you**Join a passionate and committed team working in an environment of challenge and diversity. You will be required to work effectively in a custodial environment - leading by example and maintaining professional and personal boundaries. Resilience is a must when working in our dynamic and complex environment! Make a difference and apply now if this sounds like you!We would like to hear from you if you have:* Experience working with young people and young adults who have not previously experienced education success* Experience assessing learning needs and developing individual learning pathways* Experience supporting individuals with learning differences by using alternative methods of learning and a thinking “outside the box” approach* Experience working with and successfully engaging Māori and Pasifika learners, at risk Youth and those with high learning needs and diverse world views.* A tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in adult education* Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool (LNAAT)* Sound knowledge of NCEA and the New Zealand Qualifications Framework* Experience with embedding literacy and numeracy* A strengths-based approach that embraces manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.* Excellent communication and organisation skills as well as the ability to influence, inspire and motivate learners.* Strong and accurate administrative skills**Ngā painga | The benefits**The starting salary for this position is $77, 841 - $ 80, 623 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Once in the role, there are opportunities to increase your salary up to $86, 152 over time.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: Wednesday 14th January 2026.**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1901373 || Location: | Canterbury (Waitaha) || Date posted: | 19-Dec-2025 || Application close date: | 14-Jan-2026 || Attachments: | (PDF, 106KB) |