Carpenter 80 - 100%

31 January 2026
80 – 100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) team in Zurich! Contribute to meaningful rehabilitation and social reintegration efforts.

Tasks

Train and guide incarcerated individuals in woodworking skills.
Manage daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Provide feedback and document progress of trainees regularly.

Skills

Completed apprenticeship as a Schreiner/in EFZ, with furniture focus.
Experience with large stationary machines and teaching others.
Strong communication skills in German; other languages a plus.

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About the job

Carpenter 80 - 100%

Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is an authority of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 staff from diverse professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the enforcement of court judgments and the execution of pre-trial detention. For the employees of the authority, preventing recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders is of particular importance.

The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of seven main departments of JuWe. With 399 places, JVA Pöschwies is the largest closed correctional facility in Switzerland for male offenders. It fulfills a central state function and, according to legal mandate, is responsible for the resocialization of incarcerated persons and the protection of the public.

In the area of Economy and Work, we are looking for a resilient personality with high social competence for the carpenter team of four, starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement.

What you will do with us
- Responsibility for the vocational training of several inmates with individual support and targeted promotion in everyday training
- Active participation in daily business including quality controls as well as organization and coordination of operational processes
- Planning and implementation of work preparation with forward-looking, independent, and efficient working methods
- Professional guidance of inmates to specifically promote their craft skills and social competence
- Regular, honest, and transparent feedback on work and behavior as well as documentation of professional and personal development
- Contribution of expertise and practical experience in the execution of customer orders
- Performing supervisory and security duties as well as active service in the company fire brigade with responsibility and team spirit

What you bring – and what is important to us
- Completed training as a carpenter EFZ with a specialization in furniture and interior construction
- Several years of professional experience in the workshop and confident handling of stationary large machines
- Experience in supervising apprentices or inmates and enjoyment of working with people
- Open, resilient, and team-oriented personality with a respectful and positive attitude towards offenders
- Willingness for professional development including training as a correctional officer. A trainer qualification is ideally present or will be acquired during the activity
- Clear and professional expression in German, both spoken and written. Additional language skills are an advantage
- Confident use of MS Office 365 and the CAD program CAD+T
- Calm and focused working style even in demanding situations
- Minimum age of 28 years, preferably older
- Impeccable reputation (no entries in criminal and debt registers)

What to expect from us
- You will take on a versatile role with real influence and plenty of room for your own ideas
- An exciting mix of career orientation, training, security, and reintegration shapes everyday work
- You actively contribute to the further development of our institution with your opinion and commitment
- A dedicated and professional team supports you both professionally and personally
- Internal and external training promotes your personal and professional development
- Employment is according to cantonal guidelines and offers transparent and attractive employment conditions
- You work in uniformed service from Monday to Friday – planned and structured

Your application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier, including a job-related motivation letter!

For questions about the position, please contact Adrian Walker, Head of Carpentry, at 043 257 17 27. For questions about the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team is available at 043 258 34 59.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch) .