Probation Officer - Auckland

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is seeking Probation Officers across the Auckland region. You will engage with individuals and whanau, support rehabilitation, and contribute to public safety by managing community-based sentences and preparing required court reports.

We value Kaupapa Māori and Pasifika experiences and language skills. A full NZ Driver Licence and right to work in NZ for at least 24 months are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to plan and organise at a detailed level.
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude under pressure.
• Must hold a full New Zealand Driver Licence and have the legal right to work in NZ for 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Connect with people in the community and build strong relationships.
• Manage community-based sentences and orders.
• Prepare reports for Courts and the NZ Parole Board.
• Contribute to public safety and wellbeing, upholding dignity and manaaki.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Resilience

Full NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Probation Officer - Auckland Region

• We need positive role models with a passion for empowering others!
• This is a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community.
• Our full-time, permanent roles are available across the Auckland region. With service centres spanning from the North Shore to Ōtāhuhu, as well as locations throughout central and west Auckland, Mō te tūnga

About the role

Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety. As a Probation Officer for Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), you will work with people we manage in the community and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage community-based sentences and orders, whilst also preparing reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board. You will contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and the uplifting of wellbeing of people we manage in the community. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system. You will treat those under our management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity. Mōu

About you

In line with our Strategy Hōkai Rangi, we are prioritising applications from people who have experience in a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environment and/or a willingness to learn. Please highlight any relevant experience and/or language skills in your application.

• Are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Can work in a team and motivate others
• Can remain positive and resilient in difficult situations
• Are able to think critically and assess information

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Well-developed communication skills that enable you to build working relationships with a wide range of people
• Produces written communication that is clear, concise and logical, and of a high standard that is easily understood by the reader
• Ability to plan and organise at a detailed level to ensure effective use of available resources
• Can participate within a team environment, passing on knowledge that can help others
• We require a Full New Zealand Driver Licence and a legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction, for a minimum of 24 months.

Ngā painga

The full salary range (Level 1 to Level 5) is $70,956 to $91,307. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role, with Step 1 at $70,956 and Step 2 at $75,947. Appointment at Steps 3 to 5 is reserved for candidates with previous Probation Officer experience and demonstrated experience managing a full caseload. 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

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail] or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.