* Combine your passion for empowering others with your culinary expertise as a Catering/Kitchen Instructor at Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) in Kaikohe. * Share your skills, inspire growth, and make a real difference in people's lives! About the role | Mo te tunga Offender Employment (OE) is all about giving prisoners the opportunity to gain skills and work experience to increase their chances of obtaining employment after release. In this varied role, you will be working with and providing direct supervision and practical training to our prisoners in a commercial kitchen setting. From general meal preparation and delivery, to corporate catering, you will enable others to achieve NZQA qualifications linked to the ServiceIQ, the new ITO. In providing a platform of good working habits to take forward to the future, you will further support rehabilitation and reintegration practices. The role also provides support to the Laundry operation on occasion as part of the wider Internal Services Team. About you | Mou * A proven passion experience in the catering industry at a professional level * Outstanding HS practices * Exceptional leadership communication skills * The ability to motivate and develop people within a team environment * A current and full New Zealand or international driver licence (NB. You must obtain a full NZ Driver Licence before an offer of employment can be formally made to you) * The legal right to work full-time in New Zealand (ideally for a minimum of no less than 24 months) * The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, medical assessment and physical readiness assessment, and have the declaring of any convictions and/or conflicts of interest approved by us in accordance with our Corrections delegations policy Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience * Experience as an adult educator or NZQA Assessor (4098) is preferred, along with a current First Aid Certificate * London City Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent trade qualifications Nga painga | The benefits The salary range for this role is $72,514 - $90,322. A comprehensive Ara Tika Introduction into Corrections and extensive initial training is provided for the successful applicant. Instructors have the same classification as Corrections Officers and, as such, complete the same initial training courses. This will involve on-site training as well as residential training at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, Wellington, to focus on the custodial elements of the position. The hours of work will be on a rostered shift basis of 80 hours per fortnight. Public Holidays with the possibility of some overtime or call-outs may be required. Mo matou | About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5). Tono inaianei | Apply Now To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. Applications close: Wednesday 17th of December 2025. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.