Service Manager - Wellington District at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Service Manager – 2x Positions

• Porirua and Lower Hutt Based
• Great leadership opportunity
• Play an active role in delivering our Hōkai Rangi outcomes

Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi

There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people

Hōkai Rangi is Ara Poutama Aotearoa's organisational strategy for the next 5 years. It recognises and builds on the good work we are already doing, however, it also looks to find new and alternative ways to achieve better outcomes for the people in our care and their whānau which will result in reduced reoffending.

A key focus of Hōkai Rangi is the humanising and healing of those in our management.  Ara Poutama Aotearoa staff will focus on having relationships with these people, and their whānau, that are based on manaaki and contribute positively to their wellbeing.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Service Manager your role is pivotal to delivering upon this promise.  These roles offer you the opportunity to showcase your ability to achieve outcomes through others, to live the values of Ara Poutama Aotearoa, to prove your capability as a true leader and to show determination to strive for high performance in line with our organisational strategies.  In other words, be a driver of success for Hōkai Rangi, which has a foundation of success of a values-led organisation.

With rehabilitation of people in our management being our main focus, a “One Team” approach is paramount to ensure those people in the management of Ara Poutama Aotearoa remain at the centre of our efforts and victims at the centre of our concern. By providing professional leadership in all aspects of practice, legislation and offender management, you will maintain quality standards and ensure statutory obligations in line with Department policy.
 

Mōu | About you 

We're looking for an inspirational leader, the kind of individual who leads and people naturally want to follow. 

You'll need to

• Be a strong and visible leader who engages and motivates staff. 
• Foster best practice in case management
• Build strong internal and external relationships and make good decisions.

If you are an experienced people manager or have the communication skills, initiative and leadership qualities to move into a management role then apply now. We will give you the training and support you need to lead your team. 

This is a challenging and rewarding choice; managing a team to make change that matters to individuals, their families and their communities.

 Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary band for this role is $91953 - $108180.  Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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.

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