Supervisor - Te Korowai

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

# Supervisor - Te Korowai at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Te Korowai - our residential reintegration service in Upper Hutt* If you have experience supporting people with complex needs this could be for you!* Fixed-term position available until 30 June 2027**Mō te tūnga | About the role**We have a fixed-term position available for the role of a Supervisor at Te Korowai, our residential reintegration service located at Rimutaka Prison in Upper Hutt for people with complex needs. Te Korowai houses up to 11 men subject to or being considered for Extended Supervision Orders.Reporting to the Residence Lead, and working collaboratively with Probation Officers and other service providers, your key tasks will be:* to support the day–to-day needs of residents* to plan for and undertake structured reintegrative activities with residents* to ensure the safety and welfare of residents, staff and visitors is maintained, and make sure that the house rules are followed* to assist residents with their rehabilitation and reintegration needs* you will also need to assist residents by taking them to appointments in the community so you will need to hold a full NZ driver licenceSupervisors are responsible for supporting the day-to-day reintegrative needs of residents with high and complex needs. Key to the success of this role will be your ability to supervise, motivate and influence residents while working as a part of a small team with a holistic approach. In addition, your ability to always maintain clear and professional boundaries, provide practical solutions to day-to-day issues, identify risk and effectively communicate with people at all levels is essential to the success of this role.**Mōu | About you**If you pride yourself on your ability to provide a high standard of care, have proven experience working with individuals with challenging and complex needs and want to make a difference to community safety in a new way then we want to hear from you. These roles represent an excellent opportunity to join the team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.As we are a 24/7 service, you must be able and willing to work shifts including weekends, public holidays, and nights. You will work an average of 80 hours per fortnight, consisting of 10 and 12-hour shifts.**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**We're looking for people who can demonstrate;* Effective relationships within and outside of Corrections, with a wide range of people from all backgrounds* Composure in demanding situations* Experience supporting other staff to motivate residents to reduce their risk of re-offending* Mature approach to leadership and an ability to influence others* Proactive contribution to Corrections initiatives* Doing the right thing in the face of pressure to do otherwise* Experience working with people with complex needs* A history of good performance and behaviour* Adoption of Ara Poutama Aotearoa set of values and alignment to our Hōkai Rangi strategy**Ngā painga | The benefits**The midpoint of the salary range is $68,772. With the full salary range for this role being $66,713 - $74,019. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.In recognition of the shift-work required for this role an addition shift allowance sum is paid fortnightly with your salary and an extra week of annual leave per annum is included.**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 23 November, 2026If 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: | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) || Position type: | Fixed Term/Secondment || Category: | Community Services || Date listed: | 09-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 23-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NZ/1956301 || Attachment: | JD - Supervisor Te Korowai (002) (3).pdf (PDF, 137KB)Position Description || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.