Release to Work Broker - Whanganui at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Manawatu-Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Make a difference to people's lives
• Use your networking and relationship building skills
• Based in Whanganui Prison
• Part time role 0.5 FTE 

As part of the Rehabilitation and Learning team you will contribute to reducing re-offending by providing prisoners with the opportunity to improve their work habits, experiences and skills in order to increase their chances of obtaining sustainable, post-release employment.  

If you are a confident and professional communicator, a strong relationship builder and the type of person who believes making a difference counts then this could be your dream role. 

About the role | Mō te tūnga

Release to Work (RtW) Brokers will work with identified prisoners and take responsibility for managing relationships with external job placement agencies, Employers, Iwi, Community groups, other Government Departments and internal stakeholders. 

This role is based at Whanganui Prison where you will be working with an assigned case load of eligible prisoners to match their reintegrative needs with the work placements.

About you | Mōu

Your ability to lead and influence is paramount to your success as you liaise with prison teams and the employers to enforce conditions of release and provide ongoing monitoring of the work placement to ensure issues are resolved and plans are met.

To be successful in this role you will have good negotiation skills, a good understanding of the geographical area and associated employment challenges.  The successful person will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of labour market trends, with an ability to match job specifications to prisoner requirements
• Be resilient while remaining solutions focused
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of employers, from government agencies to commercial networks
• Have excellent decision making, professional judgement and risk analysis
• Demonstrate strong planning, organisational and marketing skills
• Have the ability to communicate at all levels both oral and written

It is important that your previous work history demonstrates your commercial acumen and your ability to influence and work successfully with a wide variety of stakeholders.

A full driver's licence is essential as you will be expected to travel in the area in a Department vehicle.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us by Iwi and conveys the responsibility we have to support and guide those in our care to reach their potential.  Our strategy, Hōkai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5), provides a clear direction of travel - one that builds on the good things that are already happening, and, most importantly, how we can innovate to find new ways of doing things to achieve better outcomes for Māori, whānau and communities. 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this role is from $60,606 to $80,616 commensurate with experience, on a pro rata basis.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, submit your tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for wanting to join Ara Poutama and highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities essential to this role.  

It is an exciting time 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.

For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site.  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