Regional Manager Reintegration Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead a team responsible for delivery of reintegrative services
• Utilise your relationship management skills across our key stakeholder group
• Influence & contribute to the delivery of shared outcomes

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata - What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people (Māori proverb)

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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

We are 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. 

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We're looking for a proven leader to become the Manager Reintegration Services - Communities, Partnerships & Pathways within the Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast region.

You'll be responsible for leading a team who is accountable for the delivery of reintegrative services to support a person along their pathway, enabling reintegration outcomes in alignment with own and local needs.

This includes the delivery of services for accommodation, education, training, and employment for people within our management and a focus on shifting towards a local commissioning model. 

This is a Regional role - applications are welcomed from across Nelson, Marlborough or the West Coast.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Previous experience managing a diverse team, with competing priorities, together with a good knowledge and understanding of staff development, communication, and relationship management.
• Experience in the provision or delivery of services relating to education, training, accommodation or employment.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills with an ability to influence peers and outcomes.
• Experience dealing with and understanding the factors that impact rehabilitation and reintegration, coupled with a sound working knowledge of key agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, in the social/justice sectors.
• Ability to network and maintain professional working relationships with external agencies and stakeholder groups, taking account of their strategic goals, pressures and priorities.
• A strategic thinker with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, to influence and contribute to the delivery of shared outcomes.
• A good understanding of the Corrections regulatory framework (legislation relating to Corrections and the Bill of Rights Act).
• Strong commercial acumen, identifying ways of achieving outcomes to meet local needs through external local partnerships and relationships and sound understanding of commissioning and contracting practices and processes.
• Can operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting (Te Reo, Tikanga and an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi).
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relations internally and with external agencies and stakeholder groups, taking account of their strategic goals, pressures and priorities

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Scale C of the Frontline Managers Collective - $125,985. Step progression is available.

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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

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 (https://mahi.corrections.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=19420&in_jnCounter=225810696). 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 Sunday 28 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.