Community Work Supervisor at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Nelson (Whakatu) -Tasman (Te Tai-o-Aorere)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Great role for someone with supervisory experience wanting a community oriented position!
• Nelson based
• Casual roles available

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects.  As a Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage up to 8 community workers serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches - whatever the community needs.

With a natural style to work collaboratively and top notch relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

These casual roles see you working variable days and you do need to be available on Saturdays.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

We seek a dynamic person able to guide and motivate people in our care to complete their community work hours. You will be a practical person with the ability to communicate with individuals and groups along with the capability to adjust your approach to suit different situations and people.   

If you are a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style and you can motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations, then apply now. We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer. A full NZ drivers licence is essential and you will need to complete a full criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The hourly rate for this role ranges from $23.63 - $26.53. 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).

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. 

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

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz

Applications close Sunday, 26 March 2023.

th us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.