Case Manager - Mt Eden Corrections Facility at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Auckland (Tamaki Makaurau)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Think you have what it takes to play a key part in case management and make a real contribution to reducing re-offending and ensuring public safety? 

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

As a Case Manager you provide specialist, end-to-end case management of prisoners including the initial assessment and identification of prisoner needs, case planning and preparing prisoners for release. You will also be writing reports to the New Zealand Parole Board.

You will be joining the team at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in the heart of Auckland CBD.

Mōu | About you

Using a range of services and techniques, you work with external agencies and the prisoner's families to support their rehabilitation. Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that prisoner needs, and services are appropriately identified and treatment and programmes are well aligned.

We are keen to hear from interested applicants who can demonstrate: 

• Proven knowledge and experience in case management, rehabilitation and reintegration related disciplines and practices
• The ability to operate safely and effectively within a correctional environment
• Strong report writing and administration skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• The ability to take on feedback in a highly reflective environment
• Highly developed relationship management and communication skills
• An ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changes over the long-term
• Knowledge and experience working with Maori and Pacific peoples, their families and communities
• A tertiary qualification relevant to the role and/or demonstrated career experience in a relevant discipline
• A current and full New Zealand or international driver licence

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Salary ranges from $68,456 - $88,648 

Mō mātou | 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, whānau, 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi. Find out more about our Hokai Rangi Strategy here.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please complete the online application, and attach an updated CV and a Cover Letter telling us why you are the best candidate for this position.

If you are currently a Department of Corrections staff member employed for 18 months or longer in a permanent capacity as a Case Manager and want to transfer location you do not need to complete the full application process. Instead, please register your interest for an Internal Transfer via the department's Intranet.

Applications close Sunday, 26^th January 2025