Waikeria Prison

The Department of Corrections enforces the sentences and orders of the criminal courts and parole board. Corrections improves public safety by ensuring sentence compliance and works to reduce re-offending by providing offenders with rehabilitation programmes, education and job training.

The objective of The Department of Corrections is to help keep our community safe and to achieve this we have a goal of reducing re-offending by 25% by 2017.

https://www.corrections.govt.nz/about_us/getting_in_touch/our_locations/waikeria_prison

Available Roles

Waikeria Prison

Raranga – Flax Weaving Fun Guide – Waikeria Prison

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to inspire and teach Tane the basics of raranga (flax weaving) in a small, supportive group setting.
Art & CraftWorking Hours
Waikeria Prison

Carving the Way Forward – Waikeria Prison

Bring your carving expertise and passion to our team and help shape new skills, creativity, and connections for the men in our care.
Art & CraftBoth/Flexible
Waikeria Prison

NZ Sign language – come share your knowledge

Supporting a small group of men to learn some basic NZ Sign so they can share with their families
LanguagesWorking Hours
Waikeria Prison

Te Reo Māori Tutor – Te Awamutu

Assist with the rehabilitation of offenders. We are looking for a someone with a passion for Te Reo...
TutoringBoth/Flexible
Waikeria Prison

Guitar Tutor

Can you play and teach guitar? Bring your skills to help others learn, and gain confidence in a small group setting.
TutoringBoth/Flexible
Waikeria Prison

Table Tennis Coach

We are looking for someone to come on site and spend some time helping men to develop their table tennis skills
SportsBoth/Flexible