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Probation Officer - Tauranga /Te Puke64396012413059110

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Probation Officer - Tauranga /Te Puke

Probation Officer * This is a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community * Full-time permanent position, 40 hours per week * Tuesday - Saturday work pattern Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety. About the role | Mo te tunga As Probation Officer for Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), you will work with people we manage in the community and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage community-based sentences and orders, whilst also preparing reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board. You will contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and the uplifting of wellbeing of people we manage in the community. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system. You will treat those under our management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity. To learn more about this opportunity from one of our current staff, click here: https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/home/probation-officer/ This role is based in Tauranga/Te Puke , the work pattern for this role is either Mon-Friday, Tues-Sat depending on location. About you | Mou We are looking for people who: * Are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds * Have excellent spoken and written communication skills * Can work in a team and motivate others * Can remain positive and resilient in difficult situations * Are able to think critically and assess information If you have worked with large caseloads before then this is a distinct advantage. You'll also need a Full New Zealand Drivers Licence, and applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right. As a result, we may not be able to support visa applications for this role. Please note that if you are currently a Probation Officer wishing to move to a different district then you need to submit a transfer request. Utu a-tau | Salary The full salary range (Level 1 - 5) is $70,956 to $91,307, 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: Friday 28th November. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact centralrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Senior Community Work Supervisor - Tauranga63884652388354111

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Senior Community Work Supervisor - Tauranga

An exciting opportunity to join a team committed to making a change in our community. Nga Kawenga | The Role 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. You will also provide leadership to a small team of Community Work Supervisors. 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 40 hours per week role working Tuesday to Saturday. Utu a-tau | Salary The salary ranges from $68,027 - $74,673. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience We are seeking a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style able to motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations. A dynamic people-person, able to provide manaaki to our people on sentence and be the kaitiaki of our community work centre. Your practical handy person skills and ability to communicate with individuals and groups will greatly support your success in this role. You must work with high integrity and demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira. 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. Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr). 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 whanau. We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz. Tono inaianei | Apply Now To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this. 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. Applications close on: Sunday October 12th 2025 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.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Senior Advisor Community Engagement and Reintegrat63676322364163112

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Senior Advisor Community Engagement and Reintegrat

Senior Advisor Community Engagement and Reintegration - Bay of Plenty An exciting opportunity to make a difference in the Region, supporting the reintegration of those with harmful sexual behaviour, and High Risk/complex needs people in our care into the community. About the role | Mo te tunga The role of Senior Adviser Community Engagement and Reintegration has a focus on proactive engagement with communities and the provision of specialist advice, ongoing education, operational support and monitoring of the location of child sex offenders and other high-risk offenders in the community. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with accommodation providers and agencies, to ensure appropriate accommodation and support options are available across communities. This role is at the forefront of creating positive partnerships, it is integral to the interface between Ara Poutama Aeoteroa (The Department of Corrections) and a vast array of organisations and community groups across New Zealand, as well as internal stakeholders such as Custody, Pae Ora and High-Risk Team. The role is based in the Bay of Plenty (Te Moana a Toi); therefore, you will be expected to travel throughout the region. About you | Mou Relationship management is a large component of the role; therefore, you will be apt at proactively developing strong and credible connections with diverse groups, encompassing NGOs, Government agencies, Iwi, school communities, City Councils, community leaders, and others with vested interest. Your success will be measured by your ability to take this pivotal role and leverage off strong partnerships to facilitate positive outcomes for Corrections and its stakeholders. To this end you will be comfortable facilitating and presenting across a variety of forums and be resilient in nature to manage the sensitivities of the topic. Ideally you will present with a good understanding of risk management and knowledge in relation to high-risk offenders, along with relevant legislation. However, this is not essential as transferrable skills are incredibly important combined with an affiliation for the positive essential work Corrections undertakes. Nga painga | The benefits The midpoint of the salary range is $119.013 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $101.162 - $142.816 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 Corrections. Please speak to the competencies in the job description and highlight relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work. Applications close on: 2nd October. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact centralrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz , or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Community Work Supervisor - Tauranga63612606060803113

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Community Work Supervisor - Tauranga

Community Work Supervisor * Do you want to make a real difference in your community? * Do you enjoy mentoring and coaching people? * This is a great opportunity to use your life skills to their best advantage! Mo te tunga | 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 those in our care 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. As we continue our mahi with our Hokai Rangi strategy, bring new ways of thinking to our complex and busy environment. We have permanent, Full-time position available, Wednesday - Saturday based in Tauranga. Mou | 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. 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. Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test. 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. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience We are looking for people who: * Have the ability to engage with all cultures * Understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Maori 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! Nga painga | The benefits The salary range for this position is $61,203 - $65,182 per annum (paid pro rata). 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: Friday 29th August If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact centralrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

Tauranga, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary