Community Work Supervisor: Lead Projects & People

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

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Taupo is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee community workers on sentences and lead them in meaningful local projects across schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.

The role requires engaging with diverse communities, understanding tikanga and te reo Maori, and maintaining health, safety and wellbeing while fostering positive decisions and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with all cultures
• Appreciation of tikanga and te reo Maori in diverse settings
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills
• Creative and critical thinking with curiosity to generate ideas
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Awareness of health and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Supervise community workers on sentences while they work on projects
• Engage with schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches
• Model positive behaviour and engage in Hokai Rangi initiatives
• Support health, safety and wellbeing of workers and communities
• Build strong relationships with community partners and supervisees

Skills

Cultural engagement

Tikanga & te reo Maori

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Take-action mindset

Education

No specified degree

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Taupo is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee community workers on sentences and lead them in meaningful local projects across schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.

The role requires engaging with diverse communities, understanding tikanga and te reo Maori, and maintaining health, safety and wellbeing while fostering positive decisions and collaboration.