Community Work Supervisor | Lead & Mentor in the Community

New Zealand Government; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee individuals serving community work sentences on projects at schools, reserves, Marae and community groups. You will manage participants with a collaborative, respectful approach and ensure alignment with our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

You will guide and motivate participants to complete their required hours, applying a firm-but-fair management style across diverse ages and cultures.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with people from all cultures.
• Understanding tikanga and te reo Māori in diverse settings.
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Creative thinker using curiosity to generate new ideas.
• Ability to inspire others with enthusiasm and action.
• Passionate about helping people build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and motivate participants to complete their Community Service hours.
• Maintain a firm-but-fair management style across diverse ages and cultures.
• Provide training and support to become part of the team.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Tikanga & te reo Māori

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Motivation & leadership

Wellbeing support

Communication skills

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee individuals serving community work sentences on projects at schools, reserves, Marae and community groups. You will manage participants with a collaborative, respectful approach and ensure alignment with our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

You will guide and motivate participants to complete their required hours, applying a firm-but-fair management style across diverse ages and cultures.