Probation Officer: Improve Wellbeing & Community Safety

Marketplace; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Feilding is seeking a Probation Officer to work with people in the community and their whānau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. You will prepare reports for Courts and the NZ Parole Board, upholding manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira and Whānau principles.

This full-time role (40 hours per week) focuses on public safety and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on respectful engagement, collaboration, and cultural

Qualifications

• Relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Team player who can motivate others
• Remain positive and resilient in difficult situations
• Think critically and assess information

Responsibilities

• Manage community-based sentences and orders and prepare reports for Courts and the New Zealand Parole Board.
• Contribute to public safety by focusing on wellbeing and manaakitanga.
• Build trusting relationships with people in the community and their whānau, upholding mana and dignity.

Skills

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Feilding is seeking a Probation Officer to work with people in the community and their whānau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. You will prepare reports for Courts and the NZ Parole Board, upholding manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira and Whānau principles.

This full-time role (40 hours per week) focuses on public safety and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on respectful engagement, collaboration, and cultural