Bail Support Officer at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Southland (Murihiku)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• A new service giving you the opportunity to empower and support people in their justice journey
• Two full-time, permanent positions available
• Located in Invercargill

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

Bail Support Services (BSS) is an opt in service that provides individuals with support and opportunities for positive change as they progress through the criminal justice system.  The service can be accessed in courts, prisons, and the community when individuals apply for or seek to maintain EM Bail.

If bail is granted, Bail Support Services provides the support necessary for people to succeed on bail. BSS will deliver a service that is centred around the person and their whanau. We commit to intervening at the earliest stage of someone's journey through the Justice Service.   Working alongside the individual to empower them and their whanau with defence counsel, Iwi Mana Whenua alongside community and government social service providers support, to prepare bail proposals, and develop bail support plans.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

We're looking for people who're passionate about making a real difference for people and their whanau and comfortable working in an often dynamic and fast paced environment. You'll be strongly connected to your community, ideally with experience in social services provision, NGO sector and/or justice sector organisations. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

 To be successful you'll:

• be non-judgemental, see potential in people and have experience supporting a wide range of often challenging people to leverage their strengths to make positive life choices.
• integrate Te Ao Māori within your professional practice and confidently work across many social, cultural and ethnic communities to effect positive change.
• naturally be a problem solver and divergent thinker
• have good attention to detail, able to gather a wide range of information and demonstrate sound professional decision making.
• be highly motivated and self-managing with excellent time management and organisation skills.
• be able to write quality reports, have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.

You will also need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new. If you're looking to grow your career by using your skills and knowledge in a different context this will be perfect for you. 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range is between $58,359 to $72,329. 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 by the closing date of Sunday the 12th of February (11pm NZST) 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: Sunday the 12^th of February (11pm NZST)

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