Casual Community Work Supervisor - Lead Local Projects

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

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.