Bail Support Specialist — Help Courts & Whānau

New Zealand Government; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks Bail Support Officers to gather, analyse and present information to support judicial decisions. You will prepare detailed reports, including Electronic Monitoring Bail Suitability Reports and Bail Information Reports, ensuring timely, balanced information reaches the courts.

You will work with defendants, whānau, defence counsel and social service providers to develop bail proposals and support plans, using a holistic, client-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Be a team player with great communication skills, initiative and drive.
• Be non-judgemental and see potential in people, helping them use their strengths to make positive life choices.
• Work across many social, cultural and ethnic communities to effect positive change.
• Have good attention to detail, gather a wide range of information and demonstrate sound risk analysis and professional decision making.
• Understand the justice system, although not essential.
• Follow Health and Safety practises and protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Work to strict timelines, be flexible and adaptable.
• Work efficiently under pressure with a calm, focused demeanour.
• Be a motivated problem solver with excellent time management and organisation.
• Write high-quality, well-structured, evidence-based reports with balanced recommendations within strict timeframes.
• Have excellent computer skills and pick up new systems quickly.
• Candidates must hold a Full New Zealand Drivers License

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.
• Ensure courts receive accurate, balanced information within strict timeframes.
• Work with defendants, whānau, defence counsel and a range of social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Decision making

Confidentiality

Time management

Report writing

Driver's license

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

New Zealand Government seeks Bail Support Officers to gather, analyse and present information to support judicial decisions. You will prepare detailed reports, including Electronic Monitoring Bail Suitability Reports and Bail Information Reports, ensuring timely, balanced information reaches the courts.

You will work with defendants, whānau, defence counsel and social service providers to develop bail proposals and support plans, using a holistic, client-centered approach.