Regional Director Practice Delivery at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Key leadership opportunity across the region
• Multi-disciplinary team focused on continuous improvement
• Opportunity to challenge thought and drive change

Ask those who work in our organisation about what it's like, they will often say; the passion for making a difference is incredible, that the work is highly stimulating and you're exposed to a wide range of issues. They might also add that as a large and complex organisation, we are a united workforce driving for change.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Regional Director Practice Delivery is a key leadership position accountable for the operational management and leadership of a team of Practice Managers and Specialists - focused on the best practice delivery of a range of corrections services (custodial, community corrections, psychological services, health and case management).

The position is accountable for ensuring that managers and staff at the frontline receive appropriate support to make effective and appropriate professional judgements and decisions in the management of offenders and prisoners (particularly high-risk offenders), and use tools such as those available for assessing risk effectively.

This role is a key resource in leading the regional roll out of initiatives and training and ensuring that practice development and capability is developed and maintained in accordance with the organisations various Practice Frameworks. There is a high expectation of collaboration with other regions and National Office teams.

As a key member of the People, Practice and Capability Leadership Team reporting to the Director of People and Capability, the position has a significant responsibility and accountability to lead best practice service delivery that will be critical to achieving the Department's outcomes and reduce re-offending.

Mōu | About you 

Working collaboratively will be your natural style and you will be focused on delivering results in an ever-evolving environment.  You will demonstrate exceptional relationship management skills and are aligned with the future direction of the Department in both the operational performance and leadership pathways.

To be successful in the role you will have experience in the following:

• Proven experience at a senior leadership level
• Effective relationship management across diverse groups and teams
• High level communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong business acumen and strategic and critical thinking to support operational capability
• Ability to influence and drive key senior stakeholder relationships
• Experience in driving change and innovation across a multi disciplinary group

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for applying for this position 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's values. 

Applications close 27^th May 2022

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.

Kano ārai mate KOWHEORI-19 | COVID-19 vaccinations 

As part of our COVID-19 response, all people working at Ara Poutama Aotearoa are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access our workplaces.  This is to ensure we continue to do all we can to keep everyone safe from the impacts of COVID-19, now and into the future.