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Senior Community Work Supervisor - New Plymouth64736980798466110

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Senior Community Work Supervisor - New Plymouth

Senior Community Work Supervisor Kei te kimi matou i te kaimahi hou hai panekeneke i a matou mahi ki mua. Mena ki te rapua mau he umanga whaipainga, kei a koe te wa! At Corrections we support those in our care to live offence-free lifestyles. Mo te tunga | About the role The purpose of this position is to manage offenders who are sentenced to community work. We are seeking a future-focussed, dynamic people-person who can traverse Te Ao Maori comfortably, providing manaaki of our people on sentence and kaitiaki of our community work centre as Senior Community Work Supervisor. We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As a Senior Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage community workers serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches. With a natural style to work collaboratively and 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 Hokai Rangi, bring new ways of thinking to what is already a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment. Your key responsibilities will include: * Managing people in our care who have been sentenced to community detention or community work * Managing community work projects * Monitoring sentence compliance * Building work relationships with community agencies * Mentoring and coaching Community Work Supervisors This is a full-time, permanent position based in New Plymouth. Mou | About you We seek a dynamic person able to guide and motivate people in our care to complete their community work hours. Practical handy person skills and ability to communicate with individuals and groups. If you are a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style and you can motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations, then apply now. We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer. 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, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira. 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. Applicants for this role must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa. Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test. Nga painga | The benefits The full range (Steps 1 - 4) is $69,757 - $76,403 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Mo matou | About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 inaianei | 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 Monday 5th of January 2026. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Casual Hospital Guard - New Plymouth64736980809218111

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Casual Hospital Guard - New Plymouth

Casual Hospital Guard * Are you seeking casual part-time work? * Do you have prior experience within a security oriented role e.g. Police, Corrections or Ministry of Justice? * Position based at New Plymouth Remand Centre Mo te tunga | About the role We have a duty of care to all those in our custody. Everyday life brings different challenges and there will be times when the people in our care require more specialist medical intervention outside of our facility, from accident and injury to serious illness and palliative care. We seek committed individuals to undertake hospital guard duties on an "as and when required" basis - usually at short notice, day or night. Your main focus will be the close supervision and security of individual prisoners while inside a hospital facility. While on duty you will be working alongside a Corrections Officer. This is a critical role as it allows us the comfort of knowing the safety and security of the community is in capable hands while we focus on operational requirements back in the prison environment. As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check and undergo a pre-employment drug test. Full induction and training will be provided. Mou | About you The people we are looking for will ideally have experience from within other agencies including Police, Defence, Corrections, Security (or similar) to be a successful Hospital Guard.In addition, we are looking people with the following attributes: * Clear and concise communication skills * A calm and measured approach, even in a pressured situation * Strong affinity to adhering to policies and procedures while also maintaining protocols * The ability to work as a team member as well as independently as required * Take an objective, non-judgemental approach to prisoners, demonstrating a degree of empathy in upholding rules and regulations * Hold a current full NZ drivers licence * Have the legal working rights to work in NZ, without restriction, for a minimum of 24 months Working on a casual basis, the successful applicant will possess a flexibility to be available at very short notice. Some travel may be required, for example if a prisoner is transferred to Wellington Hospital. Travel and expenses will be covered in-keeping with policy. Nga painga | The benefits The hourly rate for this casual position is $33.66 per hour. Mo matou | About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 inaianei | 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 8th January 2026. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Swim School Instructor

Join us at Todd Energy Aquatic Centre! Who are we? - Ko wai matou? The Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, located in New Plymouth, is a premier facility offering a wide range of aquatic activities and amenities. Featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a dedicated diving pool, a wave pool, and a therapeutic spa area, it caters to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. The centre provides swim lessons, aqua fitness classes, and competitive training programmes, ensuring a comprehensive aquatic experience for the community. With its state-of-the-art facilities and welcoming atmosphere, the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre is the perfect destination for family fun, fitness, and relaxation. The opportunity - Te aheinga We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Swim School Instructors to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for running effective swim school classes and assisting in maintaining a customer-focused, fun, safe, clean, and well-managed operation of the Aquatic Centre and District Pools Swim School. This role offers approximately five hours of work per week on a permanent basis. Key responsibilities - Tino takohanga * Ensure the planning, coordination, and delivery of swim classes meets customer needs and maximises the use of facilities * Provide leadership and direction to customers in the performance of children through the production of class reports and certificates * Adhere to all safety provisions * Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation Essential skills and experience - Nga tino pukenga me nga wheako * A recognised swim teaching qualification * A current comprehensive first aid certificate * Experience in planning and writing programmes for all Learn to Swim Programmes What we offer - Ou matou rourou At the New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff, including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities, as well as personal and professional development. You can expect to start in this permanent, part-time role with us earning between $28.99 and $29.59 per hour. We have also put together Our Peoples Package that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture, and recognition. If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! Applications close Tuesday, 2 December 2025. This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

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Summer Lifeguards

Summer Lifeguards Wanted! Make a splash this summer - get paid to work around the water! Are you spending summer in Taranaki and looking for a job that's as cool as you are? Join our awesome team as a Seasonal Lifeguard at one of our community pools in Inglewood, Okato, or Waitara! What you'll get: - Work outdoors, stay active and help everyone have a safe, fun summer - Full training provided - you'll earn your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC)! - Great pay: $28.95 per hour - As a NPDC employee you will also enjoy free use of the Seasonal Pool where you work - Flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays What you'll do: - Keep a watchful eye on pool users and make sure everyone's safe - Be a friendly face and help create a great vibe at the pool - Uphold health and safety standards - your mahi keeps our community safe! What you'll need: - Confidence in the water (you'll need to swim 200m in under six minutes and tread water for five minutes) - A strong sense of responsibility and a positive attitude - Flexibility to work at different locations and on weekends/public holidays - Be at least 16 years old - Comprehensive first aid qualification (You will need this prior to starting) Our pools are open November 2025 until March 2026. Please indicate on your application which pool you are interested in applying for - Inglewood, Okato or Waitara. This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking under the Children's Act 2014. Dive in! Apply now and make this summer unforgettable! Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025.

New Plymouth, New Zealand

NZ$25-30/hour