Service Manager – Community Corrections Leader

Department of Corrections NZ; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Service Manager to lead and develop teams across Hawke’s Bay, delivering outcomes focused on whānau and communities. You will drive the One Team approach, ensure quality standards, and uphold statutory obligations while managing offender-related practice with manaaki and rangatira leadership.

The role may involve travel within the Hawke’s Bay region and requires strong relationship-building, innovation, and a commitment to te ao Māori

Qualifications

• Be an inspirational and visible leader of teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills with an ability to influence outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and statutory requirements.
• Commitment to staff development and performance improvement in a change environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership in all aspects of practice, legislation and offender management.
• Lead and develop teams to achieve service goals while keeping individuals and whānau at the centre.
• Foster regional and national initiatives and build strong internal and external relationships.

Skills

Visible leadership

Staff engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Influence outcomes

Iwi engagement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Service Manager to lead and develop teams across Hawke’s Bay, delivering outcomes focused on whānau and communities. You will drive the One Team approach, ensure quality standards, and uphold statutory obligations while managing offender-related practice with manaaki and rangatira leadership.

The role may involve travel within the Hawke’s Bay region and requires strong relationship-building, innovation, and a commitment to te ao Māori