Community Work Supervisor - Part-time Tokoroa

Department of Corrections NZ; Tokoroa; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ in Tokoroa is looking for a Community Work Supervisor to oversee and support individuals completing community service hours across schools, reserves and community groups.

This permanent part-time role requires you to work Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 07:00–16:00. A full NZ driver’s licence is essential, and applicants must be eligible to work in NZ.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa to help build safer communities and support rehabilitation and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and coaching experience with diverse groups.
• Ability to engage with all cultures and communities.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of tikanga and te reo Māori within diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide individuals serving community work sentences on projects.
• Motivate and support participants to complete required hours.
• Collaborate with schools, reserves, and community groups to deliver meaningful programs.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Relationship management

Culture awareness

Te reo Māori

Tikanga

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership style

Job description

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Community Work Supervisor - Part-time Tokoroa

Department of Corrections NZ – Tokoroa, North Island

• Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
• Do you enjoy mentoring and coaching people?
• This is a 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 those in our care 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. As we continue our mahi with our Hōkai Rangi strategy, bring new ways of thinking to our complex and busy environment.

This role is a permanent part-time role based in Tokoroa. The hours for this role are Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 07:00am - 4:00pm.

You will be a dynamic person who's able to guide and motivate the people we manage to complete their Community Service work hours. You will be a positive role model with a ‘firm-but-fair' management style, able to work with all ages and cultures in a variety of situations.

We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make our communities safer.

You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.

Full NZ drivers licence is essential. You may also be required to tow a trailer at times.

Applicants for this role must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.

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.

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!

The salary range for this position is $62,048 - $66,027 per annum - paid pro rata. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact *************@corrections.govt.nz or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.