Senior Community Work Supervisor

Marketplace; Whakatāne; Remote; NZD 70.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Whakatāne (Eastern Bay of Plenty) is seeking a Senior Community Work Supervisor. In this permanent, full-time role, you will oversee community workers on community sentences, manage projects at schools, reserves, Marae and churches, and lead a small team.

Tuesday to Saturday workweek; strong leadership and relationship-building are essential to helping people build positive futures and improve public safety.

Qualifikationen

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with individuals and groups.
• Mentoring and coaching Community Work Supervisors.
• Practical hands-on skills with tools and equipment and trailer towing.
• A current, clean Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Ability to maintain worksite safety and keep records using departmental systems.

Aufgaben

• Oversee community workers serving sentences and manage community work projects.
• Monitor sentence compliance and build relationships with community agencies.
• Provide leadership to a small team of Community Work Supervisors.
• Mentor and coach staff to uphold departmental values.
• Ensure worksites are safe and well maintained.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Computer skills

Driver Licence

Tools

Trailer towing

Site safety

Department systems

Jobbeschreibung

# Senior Community Work Supervisor at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Bay of Plenty (Te Moana a Toi)## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Senior Community Work Supervisor - EBOP*** Permanent full-time position, Tuesday to Saturday (40 hours per week).* Make a real difference by supporting people and helping them build positive futures.* Based in Whakatāne, working across the Eastern Bay of Plenty with a wide range of community partners and projects.**Mō te tūnga | About the role**An exciting opportunity to join the team in Eastern Bay of Plenty. A Team committed to making a change in our community.We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As a Senior Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage community workers serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches. You will also provide leadership to a small team of Community Work Supervisors.Your key responsibilities will include:* Managing people in our care who have been sentenced to community detention or community work* Managing community work projects* Monitoring sentence compliance* Building work relationships with community agencies* Mentoring and coaching Community Work SupervisorsDays of work for this position is **Tuesday - Saturday.****Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**We are looking for a positive role model with a firm but fair approach, who can motivate and work effectively with a wide range of people and situations. You will be a people-focused professional who can provide manaaki to people completing community work sentences and act as a kaitiaki of the community work site.To be successful in this role, you will have:* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both individuals and groups.* Practical, hands-on skills using and maintaining tools and equipment, towing a trailer, and keeping worksites safe and well maintained.* Good computer skills and confidence using technology to complete administrative tasks, maintain records, and use departmental systems.* A current, clean Full New Zealand Driver Licence.* High levels of integrity and a commitment to demonstrating our values of **Wairua, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki, and Rangatira** in your daily work.We will provide the training and support you need to succeed and become part of a team dedicated to making communities safer.**Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a behavioural-based interview and a half-day SCOPE assessment which includes a computer-based assessment, as part of the selection process.**Please note that appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check.**Ngā painga | The benefits**The salary for this role starts at **$69,757 (Step 1)** or **$72,051 (Step 2)**, depending on your skills and experience. There is an opportunity to progress up to **Step 4** as you develop in the role. Starting salary and appointment level will reflect your relevant skills and experience.**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 | Apply Now**To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.**Applications close on: Monday 16th November, 2026**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.****We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.**## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) || Location: | Bay of Plenty (Te Moana a Toi) || Position type: | Permanent || Category: | || Date listed: | 09-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 16-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NZ/1956028 || Attachment: | Senior\\_Community\\_Work\\_Supervisor.pdf (PDF, 76KB) || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.