Case Manager, Northland Region Corrections Facility

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi (Case Manager) for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work with people in our care and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage people in our case and also prepare 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 in our care. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care and management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system. You will treat those in our care and management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity.

Case managers lead the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, using a person-centric approach.  Some core areas of case management practice are:

• considering prisoners' rehabilitation and reintegration within the context of their family, whānau, and pro social/community support
• demonstrating motivational approaches with prisoners and their family, whānau, 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
• engaging Māori leadership and expertise to support pathways for Māori

About you | Mōu

Using a range of services and techniques, you work with external agencies and the person in prison's families to support their rehabilitation. Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that person's needs and services are appropriately identified and treatment and programmes are well aligned. You will need to demonstrate the following :

• Proven knowledge and experience in case management, rehabilitation and reintegration related disciplines and practices
• The ability to operate safely and effectively within a correctional environment
• Strong report writing and planning and organising skills
• 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 and communication skills
• An ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changes over the long-term
• An ability to think critically and explore bias in thinking and decision making
• Knowledge and experience working with Māori and Pacific peoples, their families and communities
• A tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated career experience in a relevant discipline
• A current and full New Zealand driver licence

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this role is $65,956 with the possibility to progress to $86,066. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | 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, whānau, 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

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 whānau. 

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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. 

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.