Part time - Community Work Supervisor - Opotiki

New Zealand Government; Opotiki; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Opotiki is seeking a Community Work Supervisor to oversee individuals serving community work sentences on meaningful projects across schools, reserves, Marae, and churches. The role emphasizes mentoring, coaching and collaboration with community partners to create valuable programs.

You will guide a diverse group with a firm-but-fair approach, uphold the organisation's values, and ensure safe, engaging community work experiences for

Qualifications

• Have the ability to engage with all cultures.
• Understand tikanga and te reo Māori within unique settings.
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
• Inspire others with enthusiasm and take-action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage participants serving community work sentences.
• Mentor and coach participants on projects at schools, reserves, Marae and churches.
• Collaborate with partners to provide meaningful community work opportunities.
• Maintain safety and integrity in accordance with Department values.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Tikanga & te reo Māori

Problem solving

Collaborative thinking

Inspiring leadership

People development

Communication skills

Job description

Community Work Supervisor

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!

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 part-time role based in Opotiki. The hours for this role are Wednesday and Saturday 07:30am - 4:30pm.

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.

Skills and experience

• 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

The benefits

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.

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.