Napier Government & Defence Job Listings

Case Manager - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison63887312315138110

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Case Manager - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison

Case Manager * Are you a person who is looking for a career change, where you can use your knowledge and experience to do meaningful work? * You may be a University graduate looking for an excellent entry point to the Department? Maybe you studied Criminology, Psychology or Social Work? We want to hear from you now! * Contribute towards public safety while also helping those in our care make better decisions and positive changes. Mo te tunga | About the role As a Case Manager for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work with people in our care and their whanau to address rehabilitation needs and reduce reoffending. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage people in our care, also undertaking professional report writing including preparing reports to the New Zealand Parole Board. You will contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and uplifting the wellbeing of the people in our care. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour, supporting them to make better choices for a crime free future. Treating those in our care with the utmost mana and dignity is the foundation of everything we do. Case Managers lead the rehabilitation and reintegration of the people in our supervision, using a person-centric approach. Some core areas of case management practice are: * Considering the rehabilitation and reintegration of those in our care within the context of their family, whanau, and pro social/community support * Demonstrating motivational approaches with those in our care and their family, whanau, or key supports * Demonstrating a multi-disciplinary approach to working with staff and external stakeholders * Engaging with people in prison based on risk, need and responsivity principles * Partnering with Maori leadership and expertise to support pathways for Maori This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison. Mou | About you Using a range of services and techniques, you will partner with external agencies and the whanau of those in our care to support their rehabilitation. Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that a person's needs are appropriately identified and that the most appropriate treatment and programmes are matched to meet these needs. Hokai Rangi is our commitment and strategy to ensure public safety through the appropriate supervision of those in our care whilst also responding to the over representation of Maori within the Corrections system. This strategy sets a new direction, putting the wellness and wellbeing of people at the centre of all our work. Our values further support this and for you to be a part of this vital strategy you need to believe in this approach and commit to the approach. Your cover letter should outline how your approach to being a Kaiwhakahaere Kehi will incorporate our values and the wellbeing of others as well as fit with Hokai Rangi. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience You will need to demonstrate the following: * Proven knowledge and experience in case management, rehabilitation and reintegration related practices or a person with great life experience who is passionate about learning case management and can relate to a diverse client base, or with a qualification in social services, psychology or a related field. * The ability to operate safely and effectively within a correctional environment, demonstrating some awareness of safety procedures when working with people that we manage * Strong written skills including the ability to prepare written reports to meet legal standards. * Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines * The ability to give, receive and take on feedback in a highly reflective environment * Highly developed relationship management, effective at building and maintaining rapport * An ability to motivate and support people in our care to make positive changes over the long-term * Think critically and explore bias in thinking and decision making * Knowledge and experience working with Maori and Pacific peoples, their families and communities * A current and full clean New Zealand driver licence 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. Nga painga | The benefits The salary for this position starts at $70,956 per annum. Once in the role we have 5 step competency framework where you are able to increase your salary over time up to $91,307 per annum. Mo matou | About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public

Hastings, New Zealand

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Bail Support Officer - Hastings63612243331329111

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Bail Support Officer - Hastings

Bail Support Officer * An exciting opportunity to be part of a new service that is making a positive difference in your community! * Located at our Service Centre in Hastings. * Full-time, permanent position available. Mo te tunga | About the role The Bail Support Service has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals. If granted, Bail Support Service provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail. Bail Support Officers use a holistic, defendant and whanau centric approach. They work alongside defendants and whanau and with defence counsel and a range of community and government social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants. Mou | About you We're looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whanau and are comfortable working in an often dynamic and fast paced environment. You'll be motivated and willing to learn, adaptable and a team player. If you think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply. Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience To be successful you'll: * Be a team player, with great communication skills, initiative and drive. * Be non-judgemental, and see potential in people, as well as help them use their strengths to make positive life choices. * Work across many social, cultural and ethnic communities to effect positive change. * Have good attention to detail, be able to gather a wide range of information and demonstrate sound risk analysis and professional decision making. * Have an understanding around the justice system, although this is not essential. * Follow Health and Safety practises and protocols. * Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity. * Be able to work to strict timelines, being flexible and adaptable within a dynamic environment. * Be able to work efficiently under pressure, maintaining a calm and focused demeanour. * Be a highly motivated problem solver with excellent time management and organisation skills. * Be able to write quality reports, that are well structured and well-articulated. * Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes. To be considered for this role, you must also have a current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence. 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. Nga painga | The benefits The starting salary for this role is $64,359. 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: Tuesday 29th of July 2025. 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.

Hastings, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Probation Officer - Hawkes Bay Region63612229174529112

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Probation Officer - Hawkes Bay Region

Probation Officer * We need positive role models with a passion for empowering others * This is a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community * Full-time permanent position, 40 hours per week 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. 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. This is a full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate/s will require the flexibility to work across our three Hawkes Bay community sites as required - Napier, Hastings and Flaxmere. 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. In line with our Strategy Hokai Rangi, we are prioritising applications from people who have experience in a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment and/or a willingness to learn. Please highlight any relevant experience and/or language skills in your applicatiion. Nga painga | The benefits The full salary range (Level 1 - 5) is $64,359 to $81,909. 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: Wednesday 23rd of July 2025 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.

Napier, New Zealand

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