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This includes the employment, placement, and management of professional chaplains and committed faith-based volunteers in all of New Zealand’s 18 prisons and correctional facilities.\u003Cbr>TTPCA is committed to offering every prisoner the hope that can transform lives.\u003Cbr>Our Values\u003Cbr>• Pononga Servants of God\u003Cbr>• Tū Rangatira Professionalism\u003Cbr>• Haumaru Keeping Safe\u003Cbr>• Mahi Tahi Teamwork\u003Cbr>• Whakaute Respect\u003Cbr>• Aroha Compassion |\n\n\n| Role Purpose |\n| --- |\n| The purpose of the Chaplain’s role is to provide spiritual and religious support to all prisoners. Chaplains are part of prison site teams that work with prisoners as they encounter the challenges of incarceration and separation from loved ones and whānau . Chaplains also oversee the TTPCA volunteers who also help deliver chaplaincy at each prison. |\n\n\n| Reporting line | Regional Manager |\n| --- | --- |\n| Key internal\u003Cbr>relationships | Prison chaplaincy team\u003Cbr>Volunteers\u003Cbr>TTPCA National Office staff\u003Cbr>NZCBC Senior Catholic Chaplain |\n| Direct reports | Supervision and oversight of faith-based volunteers\u003Cbr>including Assistant Chaplains |\n| External relationships | Applicable Contracting Agency’s Prison Director and staff |\n\n|  | Sponsoring Church or fellowship\u003Cbr>Community-based faith organisations\u003Cbr>Local Iwi\u003Cbr>NZ Catholic Bishops Conference |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n| Duties and responsibilities (key activities and outcomes to be achieved) |\n| --- |\n| Spiritual and religious leadership\u003Cbr>Provide opportunities for all prisoners (Christian and non-Christian) to attend structured and scheduled religious and spiritual group services.\u003Cbr>Provide individual religious and spiritual pastoral support to prisoners.\u003Cbr>Ensure provision of services during periods of specific national or religious observance, such as Ramadan, Christmas and Easter.\u003Cbr>Provide for the recruitment, training, coordination, engagement and supervision of chaplaincy volunteers.\u003Cbr>Demonstrate leadership to volunteers in the team, ensuring they are adequately trained and prepared for their role.\u003Cbr>Reporting and meeting requirements\u003Cbr>Collect and compile the information required for reporting and meetings in an orderly, effective and efficient manner.\u003Cbr>Actively and constructively engage in the monthly operational meetings with Contracting Agencies’ staff, as required, at the prison site.\u003Cbr>Complete required reports with all requested information accurately, effectively and on time.\u003Cbr>IT Ability\u003Cbr>Demonstrates the ability to use software, such as the volunteer database, SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365.\u003Cbr>Communication\u003Cbr>Minister in a way that honours and enhances the standing of chaplaincy in the prison, the churches and the community.\u003Cbr>Contribute actively to the development and enhancement of the local chaplaincy team.\u003Cbr>Work with Catholic chaplains in an ecumenical way.\u003Cbr>Community Liaison\u003Cbr>Establish and maintain sound working relations with local churches and community-based faith organisations (CBFO’s) .\u003Cbr>Establish and maintain sound working relationships with local representatives of other faiths.\u003Cbr>Make referrals to appropriate Contracting Agencies ’ staff linking prisoners with CBFO’s on release (if requested by the prisoner) .\u003Cbr>Other duties\u003Cbr>Is flexible and versatile in assisting and supporting the wider team.\u003Cbr>Is committed to the Hōkai Rangi Strategy (by TTPCA and Ara Poutama Aotearoa) and shows support for Tikanga and the use of te reo Māori. |\n\nTTPCA Chaplain Job Description – May 2024 | Page 2  \n\n| Duties and responsibilities (key activities and outcomes to be achieved) |\n| --- |\n| Carries out any ","cbCaijdYOGZrql5E","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijdYOGZrql5E","pdf",108416,"English","# Role Purpose\n# Reporting Line\n# Key Internal Relationships\n# Duties and Responsibilities\n## Spiritual and Religious Leadership\n## Reporting and Meeting Requirements\n## IT Ability\n## Communication\n## Community Liaison\n## Other Duties\n# Competencies\n## Responsiveness\n## Communication\n## Creating a Positive Environment\n## Decision-making and Problem-solving\n## Commitment","[{\"question\":\"What is the chaplain’s core purpose in the TTPCA role?\",\"answer\":\"To provide spiritual and religious support to all prisoners through structured group services and individual pastoral care.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the chaplain work with faith-based volunteers?\",\"answer\":\"The chaplain recruits, trains, coordinates, engages, and supervises volunteers, and leads them to ensure they are adequately prepared for their roles.\"},{\"question\":\"What external relationships does the chaplain have?\",\"answer\":\"The role involves working with Contracting Agencies’ prison directors and staff, and building relationships with local churches, community-based faith organisations, iwi representatives, and other faith representatives.\"}]","Chaplain - TTPCA Job Description | PDF",1789364369]