Bail Support Specialist: Court Reports & Defendants' Support

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Hastings, NZ is seeking a Bail Support Officer to join the new Bail Support Service. The role involves gathering, analysing and presenting information to support judicial decision-making, and producing Electronic Monitoring Bail Suitability Reports and Bail Information Reports within tight timeframes.

You will work with defendants, whānau, defence counsel and social service providers to develop bail proposals and support plans.

Qualifications

• Be a team player with great communication skills, initiative and drive.
• Be non-judgemental, and see potential in people, helping them make positive life choices.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and present information to support judicial decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality written reports, including Electronic Monitoring Bail Suitability Reports and Bail Information Reports within strict timeframes.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Risk analysis

Report writing

Computer skills

Driver's license

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Hastings, NZ is seeking a Bail Support Officer to join the new Bail Support Service. The role involves gathering, analysing and presenting information to support judicial decision-making, and producing Electronic Monitoring Bail Suitability Reports and Bail Information Reports within tight timeframes.

You will work with defendants, whānau, defence counsel and social service providers to develop bail proposals and support plans.