Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Pihana Matakana (Probation Officer) for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work with people and their whanau to contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and the uplifting of wellbeing of people in our care. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care and management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system. You will treat those in our care and management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage community-based sentences and orders, whilst also preparing reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board.
Mōu | About you
We are looking for people who:
are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
have excellent spoken and written communication skills
can work in a team and motivate others
can remain positive and resilient in difficult situations
are able to think critically and assess information.
You’ll also need Full New Zealand Drivers Licence and a legal right to work in Aotearoa without restriction for a minimum of 24 months.
Being a Pihana Matakana is an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You’ll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.
The vacant positions is in Rotorua. The role will be full-time permanent 40 hours per week and will either be a Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday work profile.
Mō mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy – Hōkai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success – we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected] .
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