Casual Community Work Supervisor

Department of Corrections NZ; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee up to 8 community workers on sentences and guide them through meaningful projects in local communities. You will collaborate across schools, reserves, Marae and churches, modelling positive behaviour and engagement.

The role emphasises tikanga, te reo Māori awareness, and strong health and safety practices, with a flexible casual schedule and focus on constructive community impact.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with all cultures.
• Understanding tikanga and te reo Māori within unique settings.
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Fresh critical thinkers using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Awareness of health and safety as a day-to-day requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage up to 8 community workers on sentences.
• Support meaningful projects in schools, reserves, Marae and churches.
• Monitor and manage health, safety and behaviours in the workplace.
• Foster positive decisions and community engagement.

Skills

Engage cultures

Tikanga knowledge

Te reo Māori awareness

Problem solving

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Job description

## About this role**Ngā Kawenga | The Role**Give back to the community whilst utilising your skills and experience by teaching those in our care by being a great role model and looking for opportunities to engage in a positive way. As a Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage up to 8 community workers serving community work sentences whilst they undertake meaningful projects supporting our local communities at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.With a natural style of working collaboratively and having top-notch relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa does and as we enter into a new and exciting era with Hokai Rangi, you will bring new ways of thinking to our mahiOn a daily basis, Community Work Supervisors will:* **ĀRAHI** – show guidance to those you are working with* **MANAAKI** - help people engage in a supportive way* **WHAKAKIPAKIPA** - encourage and inspire people to make positive decisions* **HĀPAI** - support people in their mahi ensuring they monitor and their manage health, safety and behaviours whilst at working* **MAHITAHI** - work closely with those in the community and those you are supervising**Pūkenga | Skills we look for**We are looking for people who:* have the ability to engage with all cultures* understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Māori within our unique settings* have the ability to solve problems and work collaboratively* are fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas* inspire others with enthusiasm and a take-action approach* are passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing* have excellent spoken and written communication skills.* an awareness of health and safety is a key day to day requirement of the roleCommunity Work Supervisors come from a variety of backgrounds; from trades and farming to office jobs, retail, teaching and social agencies – so your experience could be just what we are looking for!Working on a casual basis, the successful applicant will possess a flexibility to be available at very short notice. Working days from a Tuesday to Saturday, although primarily Wednesday to Saturday**A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential. Additionally, you will also be required to tow a trailer at times.****Note: within the job description, the connection with Electronic Curfews/ Operations is no longer required****Ngā painga | The benefits**The starting salary for this role is $62,908 ranging up to $66,887 (pro rata). 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.