Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Are you looking for a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community?
- Do you see yourself as a positive role model and passionate about empowering others?
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As a Probation Officer in Paeroa, you'll work closely with offenders to make sure they're meeting the conditions of their sentence or order. You'll assess people and their situations to manage risk, set and maintain boundaries and motivate offenders to make positive changes.
You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental and Kaupapa Māori values within your work: Wairua, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.
You'll be someone who relates to people from all different backgrounds and cultures - you'll need resilience, common sense and maturity. You will also have a positive attitude and be motivated to make a difference. You will also be a strong administrator, who is highly organised and who can meet deadlines.
As an employer, the Department of Corrections offers personal and professional development, clear career progression and job security. We embrace diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees.
To learn more about this opportunity from one of our current staff, click here:
https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/home/probation-officer/
About you | Mōu
To be successful in this role you will need to be;
- Computer literate and have strong written skills
- Full clean New Zealand Driver Licence
- Legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction for a minimum of 24 months
- Relevant skills and experience working with a diverse group of people
- A passion for helping others and being a positive role model
You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.
This role is based in Paeroa.
Please note that if you are currently a Probation Officer wishing to move to a different district then you need to submit a transfer request.
Ngā painga | The benefits
The mid point of the salary range is $67,648 and the full range (85%-120%) is $64,359 - $73,653. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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: 6th August 2025
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact centralrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.