Community Work Supervisor Part time - Taupo

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

About this roleWednesday - Saturday, 7am to 4pmLocated in TaupoNga Kawenga | The RoleGive back to the community whilst utilising your skills and experience by teaching those in our care by being a great role model and looking for opportunities to engage in a positive way. As a Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage community workers serving community work sentences whilst they undertake meaningful projects supporting our local communities at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.With a natural style of working collaboratively and having top-notch 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 Hokai Rangi, you will bring new ways of thinking to our mahiOn a daily basis, Community Work Supervisors will:ARAHI - show guidance to those you are working withMANAAKI - help people engage in a supportive wayWHAKAKIPAKIPA - encourage and inspire people to make positive decisionsHAPAI - support people in their mahi ensuring they monitor and their manage health, safety and behaviours whilst at workingMAHITAHI - work closely with those in the community and those you are supervisingPukenga | Skills we look forWe are looking for people who:have the ability to engage with all culturesunderstand the importance of tikanga and te reo Maori within our unique settingshave the ability to solve problems and work collaborativelyare fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideasinspire others with enthusiasm and a take-action approachare passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeinghave excellent spoken and written communication skills.an awareness of health and safety is a key day to day requirement of the roleCommunity 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!A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential. Additionally, you will also be required to tow a trailer at times.Utu a-tau | SalaryThe hours of work for a Community Work Supervisor are 7.00am - 4.00pm, Wednesday and Saturday, the starting salary for this role is $62,908 (pro rata).Mo matou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 inaianei | Apply NowTo 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: 16th November 2026If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact first [e-mail] , or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.