Community Work Supervisor: Lead Positive Community Projects

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections invites applications for a Community Work Supervisor in Taupo. You will oversee community workers on sentences, guiding them through meaningful projects across schools, reserves, marae, and community groups.

Experience working with diverse cultures and strong relationship skills are essential. The role requires a NZ full manual driver's licence with towing capability.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with all cultures and understand tikanga/te reo Maori in our settings.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills across diverse groups.
• Proven problem-solving and collaborative working style.
• Curiosity and imaginative thinking to generate new ideas for mahi (work).
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in community settings.

Responsibilities

• ARAHI - guide and mentor those you supervise.
• MANAAKI - support positive engagement and wellbeing.
• WHAKAKIPAKIPA - encourage positive decisions and responsible actions.
• HAPAI - assist with health, safety and behavioural monitoring.
• MAHITAHI - work closely with communities and supervisees.

Skills

Tikanga & Te Reo

Relationship skills

Problem solving

Collaboration mindset

Health & safety awareness

Communication (oral & written)

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections invites applications for a Community Work Supervisor in Taupo. You will oversee community workers on sentences, guiding them through meaningful projects across schools, reserves, marae, and community groups.

Experience working with diverse cultures and strong relationship skills are essential. The role requires a NZ full manual driver's licence with towing capability.