Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Probation Officer - Gisborne
- We need positive role models with a passion for empowering others
- This is a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community
- Fulltime permanent position, 40 hours per week
Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As a Probation Officer for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work with people who are subject to Community Based Sentences and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will build relationships so as to support people to develop agency. The role also entails maintaining detailed records and preparing 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 we manage in the community. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system. You will treat those under our management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity.
About you | Mōu
We are looking for people who:
- Are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Can manage competing priorities
- Have excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Willing to develop knowledge and skill around meeting role specific legislative requirements
- Can work in a team and motivate others
- Can remain positive and resilient in difficult situations
- Are able to think critically and assess information
If you have worked with large caseloads before, then this is a distinct advantage.
You'll also need Full New Zealand Drivers Licence and the legal right to work in New Zealand, without restriction, for a minimum of 24 months.
In line with our Strategy Hōkai Rangi, we are prioritising applications from people who have experience in a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environment and/or a willingness to learn. Please highlight any relevant experience and/or language skills in your application.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The starting salary for this role is $64,359. Salary progression is annually based with the top salary level of $ 81,909.
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://corr.nz/hr).
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.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience related to the role. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on Monday 12th of May 2025.
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.