Community Work Supervisor at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects.  As a Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage up to 8 men and women who are serving their community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches - whatever the community needs.

With a natural style to work collaboratively and great relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa does.  And as we enter into a new and exciting era with our Hōkai Rangi strategy, bring new ways of thinking to our complex and busy environment.

This is a Full-time, permanent position working Tuesday to Saturday. Hours of work are 7.30am – 4pm.

There are open positions for this role located throughout the Wellington District – at Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington and Kapiti sites. Please specify which site/s you are applying for.

There are open positions for this role located throughout Wellington District – at Wellington Central, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt sites. Please specify which site/s you are applying for.

You will however be employed as part of the Wellington District and you may be required to travel to other Service Centres within the Wellington District should additional support be needed.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

You will be a dynamic person who's able to guide and motivate the people we manage to complete their Community Service work hours.  You will be a positive role model with a ‘firm-but-fair' management style, able to work with all ages and cultures in a variety of situations.

We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make our communities safer.

A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential. You may also be required to tow a trailer at times. Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.

You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.

Pūkenga | Skills we look for

We are looking for people who:

• have the ability to engage with all cultures
• understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Māori within our unique settings
• have the ability to solve problems and work collaboratively
• are fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas
• inspire others with enthusiasm and a take-action approach
• are passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing
• have excellent spoken and written communication skills.

Community Work Supervisors come from a variety of backgrounds; from trades and farming to office jobs, retail, teaching and social agencies – so your experience could be just what we are looking for!

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting hourly rate for this role is $23.63. This can increase through upskilling whilst in the role.

Applications close 7 June 2023