Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Make a difference in your community now!
- Work with people with complex needs & challenging behaviour
- Permanent fulltime role in Templeton on the outskirts of Christchurch
Mō te tūnga | About the role
In Canterbury, there are residential facilities for people who have a history of offending behaviour and are subject to sentences or orders (including extended supervision orders, intensive monitoring orders or public protection orders). These facilities are operated by Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) and designed to assist individuals to develop important life skills within a supportive and supervised environment in order to successfully reintegrate back into the community.
We are looking for support workers to join our team to supervise, motivate and positively influence the reintegrative journey for those in our care.
Mōu | About you
We operate a cyclic shift roster which includes night-shifts, weekends and public holidays. A typical shift is 12 hours long and will see you:
- Working cooperatively with residents to help them achieve their reintegrative goals
- Supporting residents, both within the residences and on community outings, to promote public safety through the safe management and supervision of each individual resident
- Supporting and participating in residents' rehabilitative and reintegrative activities
- Modelling pro-social behaviour
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A full New Zealand Drivers Licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
- Experience working with people from all walks of life, particularly with complex needs
- Good time management and organisational skills
- To be culturally respectful and non-judgemental
- An ability to maintain clear and professional boundaries at all times
- An ability to make decisions in a safe and logical manner, providing practical solutions to day to day issues
If you pride yourself on your ability to provide a high standard of care, you have strong written communication skills, solid experience managing individuals with challenging and complex needs and you want to make a positive difference to community safety, then we want to hear from you!
Ngā painga | The benefits
The starting salary for this role is $64,138 per annum at Level 1 and the maximum level is $71,444 per annum.
- Annual clothing allowance of $400
- Fitness Passport offering discounted gym membership
- Eye exam & eyewear reimbursement for eligible staff (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP & Staff Support Networks
- Subsidised medical insurance
Mō mātou | 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 Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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 ināianei | 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, 12th August 2025
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.