Instructor - Auckland Region Prison

Instructor Position at Auckland Region Prison

Full-time, permanent opportunity at Auckland Region Prison

Help people in prison build confidence and skills for future employment

Help create safer communities by supporting reintegration through work

'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.

About the role

Are you looking for a challenging position within an environment that will stretch your skills, offer you opportunities for development and growth, and provide personal satisfaction?

Prison Industries provide people in prison with meaningful engagement and equip them with valuable work experience and skills for the future. They are an important part of working towards reintegration and can increase chances of obtaining successful employment on release. Industries are also critical in providing essential services for the operation of the prison.

As an Instructor at Auckland Region Prison you will provide supervision, practical and vocational training within grounds maintenance and horticulture. This involves overseeing and supervising movements, data management, order processing, and providing industry training to people in prison. In this role you will be working as part of a tight knit team, supporting and taking guidance from experienced Instructors. This will see you working alongside external stakeholders and other prisons, therefore the development of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key.

The hours of work will be on a standard shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 07:00hrs – 15:00hrs. This role will require flexibility to assist in other industries if, or when required.

Skills and experience

We would like to hear from you if you possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A NZQA 4098 assessor qualification (or be enrolled to complete)
• Computer literacy and experience using Cobra, SAP and Microsoft documents.
• Experience in Grounds Maintenance/Horticulture
• The ability to fulfil the physical demands of the role.
• Excellent time management skills and a record of reliability
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• A Class 2 licence would be advantageous.

The benefits

The starting salary for this role will be $82,494 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 over time up to $92,129.

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.

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: 19 November 2026

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.