Hikitia Education Tutor - Springhill Prison at New Zealand Government

Apply for Hikitia Education Tutor - Springhill Prison at New Zealand Government in N, NZ. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Kotahi ano te Kaupapa: Ko te oranga o te iwi – There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people. Nau mai, Haere mai, we welcome you to join our whanau. Play a critical role in a high‑performing team. Role based at Springhill Prison. 12‑month fixed term contract. About the role Hikitia Education Tutors are instrumental in ensuring the Tikanga of Hikitia is upheld, shared, learned, and demonstrated through Manaakitanga towards the tane in our care. As a Hikitia Education Tutor, you will act as a positive role model that operates in ways that influence learners to think differently. Implement culturally responsive approaches to enable engagement and achievement from the tane in our care. Increase cultural connection, awareness, and identity. Develop, plan, and implement lessons to facilitate with the tane in our care utilising the Hikitia Oranga Programme. Demonstrate a Māori‑centred practice grounded in relational, holistic, and strengths‑based approaches to be delivered with cultural integrity, safety, and sustained impact. Embed Matauranga Māori and Māori models of wellbeing, such as Te Whare Tapa Wha, into all aspects of Corrections‑led education and rehabilitation. This includes curriculum, practice, and evaluation that centre Te Ao Māori, uphold tikanga and kawa, and enable transformative, equitable, and intergenerational outcomes for the tane in our care and their whanau. About you We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our education team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support prison‑based learners to become better prepared for employment and/or further education. To be successful you will bring the following: Excellent relationship skills with a strong ability to influence positively. Self‑awareness and relationship skills that enable understanding of the needs of different tane in our care. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers and to foster teamwork and co‑operation across teams. Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and related tikanga and Matauranga Māori. Skills and experience A teaching qualification or subject‑specialist qualification, level 5. A New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy, level 5. Must hold an NZQA unit standard 4098. Moderation experience would be an advantage. Sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. A clean, current full driver’s licence is essential for this position. Legal ability to work full‑time in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Benefits The salary range 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 addressing 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 whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. Applications close on 15th July 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr