Case Manager - Otago Corrections Facility at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Otago (Otakou)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join a dedicated and supportive team that supports people in prison
• Work for an organisation that makes a real difference
• Rewarding and challenging role

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

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi (Case Manager) at Otago Corrections Facility, you will provide specialist, end-to-end management of those serving sentences as they work through programmes aimed at addressing rehabilitation and reintegration needs. The role includes all facets of case management from initial assessment, needs identification, case planning, and partnering with external agencies and the whānau of those in our care to support rehabilitation.

Case Managers lead rehabilitation and reintegration by using a person-centric approach. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour and help them to make better choices for a crime free future.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at Otago Corrections Facility.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that a person's needs are appropriately identified, and the most appropriate treatment and programmes are matched to meet these needs.

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience in case management and/or rehabilitation and reintegration practices
• Strong written skills including the ability to prepare written reports
• Effective relationship building and communication skills
• An ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changes
• Can operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Can operate with high levels of integrity
• Have a full, clean New Zealand driver licence
• A background or qualification in rehabilitative services, psychology, social work, or another related field is desirable, but not essential

Ngā painga | The benefits

The starting salary for this position is $70,956 - $75,947 per annum, with the ability to progress to $91,307 per annum.

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.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Thursday 26th June 2025.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.