Education Tutor - Rimutaka Prison

Education Tutor Position

Are you effective and confident at engaging and motivating young people and adults who have not previously had success with education? Your chance to join a passionate and committed team working in an environment of challenge and diversity. Based at Rimutaka Men's Prison, this is a fixed-term position until 19 February 2027.

About the Role

Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of end-to-end rehabilitation and reintegration functions, our Learning and Interventions teams are dedicated to reducing re-offending. This is a great opportunity to gain some hands-on experience to kick start your career. As an Education Tutor you will support prison-based learners to become better prepared for employment and further education. You will focus on supporting learners to engage in pathway assessments, using our secure online education websites to help improve their skills, knowledge, and transition into further study and/or employment post release. You will also be supporting a variety of education programmes and activities offered to the men we manage. You will play a significant role in encouraging learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, work towards achieving New Zealand qualifications and to acquire job search skills. This position is based within our custodial environment thus it is imperative that you can effectively lead by example and maintain professional boundaries. By interacting closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external, you will be collaborative in sharing information and ensuring outcomes beneficial to the successful rehabilitation of the men in our care.

Skills and Experience

Experience assessing and working with young people and adults who have not previously experienced education success. Familiarity with e-learning environments and supporting learners to use them. A good understanding of assessing learning needs and developing individual learning pathway plans. Previously worked in a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environment. A tertiary qualification and/or a qualification in Adult Education. Experience working with offenders in a prison environment (not essential). Demonstrated competency in using computer applications including Microsoft Office suite, TEC Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tools. Sound knowledge of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. Experience with embedding literacy and numeracy. Successfully engaging Maori, Pasifika, and at-risk youth in education. A full NZ Drive Licence. Exceptional communication and organisational skills with the ability to influence, inspire and motivate. A strong focus on work planning and processes of administration tasks is required in the role.

The Benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $80,623 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $77,841 - $86,152 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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: Monday 21st September, 2026. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.