Programme Faciitator

Corrections; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A department focused on public safety is seeking Program Facilitators in Canterbury to help people understand and address their offending behavior. You will deliver therapeutic programs in prison and community settings. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, cultural understanding, and a relevant background in psychology or social work. The role emphasizes relationship building and flexibility in approach. Successful applicants will be offered a salary ranging from $70,825 to $89,406 annually, along with several benefits.

Benefits

Fitness Passport offering discounted gym membership

Eye exam & eyewear reimbursement

Access to EAP & Staff Support Networks

Subsidised medical insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to actively listen and understand people in care.
• Comfortable walking alongside people on their journey.
• Understanding of individual and group behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic programmes in prisons and community settings.
• Provide support to individuals to understand their offending.
• Engage and build relationships with people in our care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Cultural understanding

Resilience and flexibility

Self-insight and wellbeing

Understanding of de-escalation

Education

Relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling

Job description

## About this role* Help others to understand & address the causes of their offending* You have the power to really make a difference & empower others to make change!* 2 permanent fulltime positions available in Christchurch***Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi* |There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.****Mō te tūnga | About the role**Our Programme Facilitators work with the people in our care within our prisons and out in the community to support them to understand and address the causes of their offending and assist them to create crime-free futures. Programme Facilitators do this through delivering a range of clinically designed therapeutic programmes, either individually or with a co-facilitator.These positions will be based in Christchurch and will see you facilitating programmes in a prison or community setting. Extensive training is provided to ensure you know the content well and this includes rigorous feedback and supervision that will enable you to reflect on your practice and hone your skills to be the best you can.**Mōu | About you**We're looking for people who can actively listen and understand the people in our care and are keen to help them gain insight into their harmful behaviours. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable walking alongside people on their journey while consistently reflecting on your own practice.Life experience is important to us, along with an alignment to our values you will also be able to demonstrate the following:* Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships* Cultural understanding including working under a tikanga Māori framework* Resilience and flexibility – no two days will be the same* Self-insight, wellbeing with a focus on a strong work/life balance* Understanding of de-escalation and conflict resolutionTo support you in the role, it would be helpful though NOT essential for you to have an understanding of individual and group behaviour, and/or a relevant tertiary education in psychology, social work, counselling or other relevant qualifications along with demonstrated experience within this or a similar related area.Also essential will be for you to hold a full NZ Drivers Licence (we are not able to accept a Restricted Licence or an International Licence) and a full police vet will form part of our pre-employment process which is an exception to the Clean Slate Act (this means the Clean Slate Act does not apply). This means you will need to declare any and all criminal convictions regardless of how historical and any conflicts of interest.**Ngā painga | The benefits**The full salary range across 5 levels is $70,825 - $89,406 per annum, with appointment starting at $70,825 - $78,065 annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.* Fitness Passport offering discounted gym membership* Eye exam & eyewear reimbursement for eligible staff (conditions apply)* Access to EAP & Staff Support Networks* Subsidised medical insuranceJoin 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: Sunday, 18th 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.**| Location: | Canterbury (Waitaha) |