Manager Industries at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Otago (Otakou)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Strong People Leader?
• Nurture and build relationships with external stakeholders
• Empower your expert team

Ngā kawenga | About the role

This role is based at Otago Corrections Facility which leads a team of experts in their field, empowering them to succeed and grow a culture of continuous improvement.  We are looking for an experienced leader who can lead and support staff to embed the over-arching organisational strategy Hōkai Rangi, which expresses our commitment to delivering great outcomes for the people in our management and their whānau.

The Manager Industries is responsible for managing external stakeholder relationships and employment activities on site for the people in prison and works collaboratively to train and upskill for the best reintegration for the people in our care. This is a broad role with a range of activities including our kitchen and farm operations that operate 365 days of the year. The Manager Industries will manage each industry specific environment, as well as health and safety, risk/issue management and be responsible for budget management.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

You bring a positive and energetic approach to your work and team, and you can clearly articulate your motivation for pursuing this role. We are seeking someone who represents the qualities of a visible leader. You will need to showcase your experience in staff leadership and development, your ability to support business planning and strategic management, and your expertise in consulting with stakeholders. Strong communication and relationship management skills are essential, as is your comfort with processes, systems and working within financial parameters.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary applicable for this role is Scale B of the Frontline Managers Collective $102,414.

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://corr.nz/hr).

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 welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact:  southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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 close on: Sunday 13 October

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 or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.