Casual Community Work Supervisor

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in New Zealand is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee up to eight community workers delivering meaningful projects across schools, marae, reserves and community groups. You will model positive behaviour and engage with diverse communities to support wellbeing and safety.

The role emphasizes tikanga, te reo Maori, collaboration and proactive problem solving, with flexibility to work casual hours Tuesday to Saturday and a full NZ driver's

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with all cultures.
• Understanding of tikanga and te reo Maori in unique settings.
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Fresh critical thinking with curiosity and imagination.
• Inspires others with enthusiasm and action.

Responsibilities

• ARAHI - provide guidance to those you supervise.
• MANAAKI - help people engage supportively.
• WHAKAKIPAKIPA - encourage positive decisions.
• HAPAI - support wellbeing and monitor health, safety and behaviour.
• MAHITAHI - work closely with communities and supervisees.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Tikanga & te reo Maori

Problem solving

Collaborative work

Curiosity & imagination

Inspiring others

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Nga Kawenga | The RoleGive 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:ARAHI - show guidance to those you are working withMANAAKI - help people engage in a supportive wayWHAKAKIPAKIPA - encourage and inspire people to make positive decisionsHAPAI - support people in their mahi ensuring they monitor and their manage health, safety and behaviours whilst at workingMAHITAHI - work closely with those in the community and those you are supervisingPukenga | Skills we look forWe are looking for people who:have the ability to engage with all culturesunderstand the importance of tikanga and te reo Maori within our unique settingshave the ability to solve problems and work collaborativelyare fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideasinspire others with enthusiasm and a take-action approachare passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeinghave 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 SaturdayA 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 requiredNga painga | The benefitsThe 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.Mo matou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 inaianei | Apply NowTo 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.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail]. or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.