Parole Hearing Manager - Flexible Hours

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health & wellness benefits

Retail discounts

Career progression & study assistance

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Hearing Manager to coordinate and support NZ Parole Board hearings, liaising with victims, Board Members and other stakeholders. The role involves case management, secure handling of information, and facilitating hearings at prison sites or via MS Teams.

The position is a secondment/fixed-term until 10 July 2028 to cover parental leave, with base options in Wellington or Hawke’s Bay.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Office suite (MS Teams, Outlook, Excel) and strong data-entry accuracy.
• Ability to communicate confidently and empathetically with victims, Board Members and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated resilience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on relevant legislation, Board policies and Māori/Cultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Case management and ensuring files are accurate and up to date.
• Hearing management, facilitating parole hearings in person or via MS Teams.
• Stakeholder liaison with victims and individuals involved with the Board, ensuring clear and respectful communication.

Skills

MS Teams

Outlook

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Cultural competence

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Professional development

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Hearing Manager to coordinate and support NZ Parole Board hearings, liaising with victims, Board Members and other stakeholders. The role involves case management, secure handling of information, and facilitating hearings at prison sites or via MS Teams.

The position is a secondment/fixed-term until 10 July 2028 to cover parental leave, with base options in Wellington or Hawke’s Bay.