Community Work Supervisor - Taumarunui

Department of Corrections NZ; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections NZ in Taumarunui seeks a Community Work Supervisor to oversee individuals serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, Marae and community groups. You will guide and motivate participants to complete their Community Service hours and model a firm-but-fair leadership style.

A full NZ driver’s licence (manual) is essential. We value those who engage across cultures and te reo Māori, bringing curiosity and practical action to build

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with diverse cultures and communities.
• Understanding tikanga and te reo Māori in our settings.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.
• Creative thinking to generate new ideas and improve outcomes.
• Inspire and guide others with a proactive, firm-but-fair approach.
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage individuals serving community work sentences on projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.
• Guide and motivate participants to complete their Community Service hours.
• Model high integrity and represent departmental values in daily work.
• Coordinate with partners and communities to ensure safe and meaningful placements.

Skills

Culturally inclusive engagement

Tikanga and te reo Māori awareness

Problem solving and collaboration

Critical thinking and curiosity

Motivating and leading others

Communication skills (spoken and wrote

Integrity and values-based practice

Job description

# Community Work Supervisor - Taumarunui## About this role* 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.**Mōu | About you**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.A **Full NZ drivers licence** including the ability to drive a manual vehicle 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.**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**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!***Mō mātou | About us**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.**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**To 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: Wednesday, 4th November 2026**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.****We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.**