Residential Reintegration Supervisor – 24/7 Shift Role

Public Service; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Extra week of annual leave

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Supervisor for Te Korowai at Rimutaka Prison, Upper Hutt. You will lead a small team, support residents with complex needs, and coordinate reintegrative activities while maintaining safety and professional boundaries.

The role is fixed-term until 30 June 2027 and requires working shifts around the clock, with an average of 80 hours per fortnight. A full NZ driver licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Proven leadership and the ability to supervise a small team.
• Ability to identify risk and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day reintegrative needs of residents.
• Plan and undertake structured reintegrative activities with residents.
• Ensure safety and welfare of residents, staff and visitors and enforce house rules.
• Support residents to attend appointments in the community; hold a full NZ driver licence.

Skills

Leadership

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Driver licence

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Supervisor for Te Korowai at Rimutaka Prison, Upper Hutt. You will lead a small team, support residents with complex needs, and coordinate reintegrative activities while maintaining safety and professional boundaries.

The role is fixed-term until 30 June 2027 and requires working shifts around the clock, with an average of 80 hours per fortnight. A full NZ driver licence is essential.