Summary: This role involves supporting defendants and their whanau through the bail process, developing bail support plans, and working collaboratively with various community services. Highlights: 1. Making a positive difference in your community 2. Holistic, defendant and whanau-centric approach 3. Passionate about making a real difference Bail Support Officer * Permanent, full-time role * Based in Hamilton * Be part of a new service making a positive difference in your community 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 professional decision making. * 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 have a current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence. Nga painga | The benefits The starting salary for this role is $66,064 with the potential to earn $83,614. 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: Sunday 1 February 2026. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact madeleine.stapleton@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
Trademe · HR
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