Senior Bail Support Officer - Hawkes Bay at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Hawkes Bay (Te Matau a Maui)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• An exciting leadership opportunity, help make a positive difference!
• Role can be flexible and be based in either Tairawhiti or Hawkes Bay and some travel may be required.
• Support practice development with a team of Bail Support Officers.

Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi |There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The Bail Support Service seeks to help those who are remanded, or at risk of being remanded in custody, to apply for and maintain bail while making positive changes early in the justice system process. Support is provided to defendants and their whānau to address un-met social needs, across prison, court, and community settings. At sentencing, Bail Support Services provide information to the Court around the defendant's progress on bail to assist the Judge in making sentencing decisions. 

As the Senior Bail Support Officer, you will guide practice in the Bail Support Service team. Additionally, you will assist the Lead Bail Support Officer with quality management activity and play a lead role in supporting the implementation of new or changed practice and procedures relating to Bail Support Services.

To complement this; you will have good cultural awareness for the varying demographics we work with here at Ara Poutama Aotearoa. You'll manage a caseload, with an emphasis on supporting the Bail Support Officers in your district and building a high performing team.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

We're looking for an exceptional Senior Bail Support Officer to help develop the service from its beginnings in the region. This role will be in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment. Bail Support Services is a team of people who are passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whānau.

We would like to hear from you if demonstrate:

• A commitment and understanding of our strategy Hōkai Rangi and our obligations regarding Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• An ability to work bi-culturally with iwi partners
• A good understanding of Bail Support Services and the expectation's required of its implementation in this role
• Proven competency and experience working with people in our care and management
• Knowledge and experience in identifying, empowering, and supporting people to achieve their goals relating to their needs
• Strengths in report writing
• Demonstrated effective skills and practice guidance
• Professional credibility and integrity
• A very good understanding of motivational interviewing, report writing skills and advanced communication skills

To be considered for this role, you must also have a current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence and hold the legal right to work in New Zealand, without restriction, for a minimum of 24 months. 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The full range is $83,969 to $92,496. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai 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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.  

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications for this role will close: Wednesday 25th of June 2025

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.