Senior Community Work Supervisor

Corrections; Whakatāne; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections in Whakatāne seeks a Senior Community Work Supervisor to lead a small team and oversee community work projects across schools, reserves, Marae, and churches, supporting individuals serving community work sentences.

Based in Whakatāne, the role emphasizes managing staff, ensuring sentence compliance, and building partnerships with community agencies while modelling the values Wairua, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Practical, hands-on skills using tools and equipment, including towing a trailer.
• Good computer skills for administrative tasks and record-keeping.
• Current, clean Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Demonstrates values Wairua, Whānau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki, Rangatira.

Responsibilities

• Manage people in our care who have community detention or community work.
• Oversee community work projects across schools, reserves, Marae and churches.
• Monitor sentence compliance and progress of workers.
• Build work relationships with community agencies.
• Mentor and coach Community Work Supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership/mentoring

Safety and site maintenance

Computer literacy

NZ driver licence

Tools

Trailer towing

Job description

# Senior Community Work Supervisor## 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.**