Community Work Supervisor

Corrections; Wellington; Remote; NZD 64,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Corrections in Wellington District is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee up to eight individuals on community work sentences across schools, reserves, Marae and community groups. The role requires strong cultural engagement and collaboration with diverse communities.

We value Tikanga and Te Reo Māori, problem-solving, and proactive leadership. A Full NZ Class 1 driver's license with manual driving ability is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with diverse cultures and communities.
• Understanding Tikanga and Te Reo Māori in unique settings.
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Fresh critical thinkers who use curiosity to generate ideas.
• Inspire others with enthusiasm and take-action approach.
• Passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Must hold a Full Class 1 New Zealand Driver's license and be able to drive manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage up to 8 individuals serving community work sentences.
• Coordinate projects across schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.
• Travel to other Service Centres within the Wellington District as needed.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Tikanga & Te Reo Māori

Collaborative problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Driver's license (Class 1)

Manual transmission driving

Job description

# Community Work Supervisor## About this role* **Want to make a real difference in your community?*** **Enjoy mentoring and coaching people?*** **Great opportunity to use your life skills to their best advantage!****Mō te tūnga | About the role**We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As a **Community Work Supervisor**, you will oversee and manage up to 8 men and women who are serving their community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches - whatever the community needs.With a natural style to work collaboratively and great 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 our Hōkai Rangi strategy, bring new ways of thinking to our complex and busy environment.We have a permanent part-time position available, based out of our Porirua Community Corrections.This role has the ability to work any days between Tuesday to Saturday. Hours of work are 7.30am – 4pm.**You will be employed as part of the Wellington District and you will be required to travel to other Service Centres within the Wellington District to support as needed.****Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**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.* Successful applicants must hold a Full Class 1 New Zealand Drivers' license, and the ability to drive manual vehicles.Community 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!**Ngā painga | The benefits**The starting salary for this role is $63,778 ranging up to $67,757 (pro rata). This can increase through upskilling whilst in 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.**Applications close on: Tuesday 17th November, 2027**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.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1955030 || Location: | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) || Date posted: | 03-Nov-2026 || Application close date: | 17-Nov-2026 || Attachments: | \\_Community\\_Work\\_Supervisor (1) (1).pdf (PDF, 78KB)Position Description |