Community Probation Officer: Empower Change & Public Safety

Department of Corrections NZ; Timaru; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Timaru is recruiting a Probation Officer to support community safety by supervising individuals on community-based sentences and preparing court reports.

You'll build relationships, work with whānau, and apply manaaki and other Māori principles while collaborating with teams. This full-time permanent role is based in Timaru, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use new systems.
• Well-developed communication skills that enable you to build working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Produces written communication that is clear, concise and logical, and of a high standard that is easily understood by the reader.
• Ability to plan and organise at a detailed level to ensure effective use of available resources.
• Can participate within a team environment, passing on knowledge that can help others.
• A Full New Zealand Driver Licence and a legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction for a minimum of 24 months is required

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Resilience

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Written communication

Planning and organizing

Team player

Driver licence

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Timaru is recruiting a Probation Officer to support community safety by supervising individuals on community-based sentences and preparing court reports.

You'll build relationships, work with whānau, and apply manaaki and other Māori principles while collaborating with teams. This full-time permanent role is based in Timaru, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday.