Community Work Supervisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
• Do you enjoy mentoring and coaching people?
• Greymouth or Westport Based Role

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – There is only one purpose to our work:  the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

Ngā kawenga | 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 community workers serving 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 top notch 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 Hōkai Rangi, bring new ways of thinking to what is already a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment. 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team committed to making a change in our community. We seek a dynamic person able to guide and motivate people in our care to complete their community work hours. You are practical and a handy person with the 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, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.

A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential.

This position is part-time with a minimum of 27 hours per week. We are seeking someone with availability between a Wednesday and Saturday, typical hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary is $56,773 per annum pro rata for the part-time hours worked.

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. 

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.  All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

Applications close Wednesday 3 April 2024.

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.