Department of Corrections NZ Looking for Director, Pae Ora at Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

• Join a team that embraces fresh perspectives, tackling complex health and rehabilitation challenges collaboratively for improved outcomes.
• Lead our department in prioritising health and rehabilitation, shaping delivery systems strategically for results.
• Drive team growth and operational safety, fostering a dynamic work environment that values diversity and innovation.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Responsibilities

We have one position available for the Director Pae Ora at the Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa). This position is responsible for our Northern region, extending from Northland to the Waikato. The Director Pae Ora role offers a unique opportunity for a trailblazing senior leader to shape the future of health and rehabilitation (with a particular emphasis on offence-focused rehabilitation) in both the community and custodial contexts. The role entails:

Innovative Thinking: Addressing complex health and rehabilitation challenges with a fresh perspective, fostering new thinking and approaches to collaboration within the organisation to achieve better outcomes for individuals in our management and their whānau.

Systems Leadership: The Director Pae Ora will adopt an approach that involves thinking holistically, considering the needs and opportunities across the entirety of the Department, not just limited to Pae Ora. Key areas of systems focus for the director will be to work collaboratively across and outside of the organisation to develop new ways of working as well as strengthening collective empowerment to help achieve our organisational aspirations.

Strategic Leadership: Taking the helm in a new role, the Director will play a pivotal part in ensuring that health and rehabilitation are central and prioritised within the delivery systems in both custodial and community contexts.

Operational Impact: Leading by example, the Director will contribute to the growth and development of a diverse team, supporting operational safety using evidence-based and culturally informed approaches.

Geographical Impact: While based in the region covered by the role, the Director Pae Ora will travel regularly, providing an opportunity to represent Pae Ora and engage with other local teams (internal and external to Corrections) to shape positive outcomes for the broader community.

If you are a forward-thinking experienced leader, who has expertise in health and/or rehabilitation contexts, who thrives on challenges, embraces diversity, and you are ready to make a lasting impact on the health and rehabilitation landscape, we invite you to apply for our Pae Ora Director positions at Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa).

You can find out more about the Pae Ora directorate here.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We Are Seeking a Visionary Leader Who Is Care-focused, Placing Individuals And Their Whānau At The Forefront Of Decision-making. You Have Demonstratable Experience Applying a Growth Mindset, Critical Thinking, And Cultural Competence (with a Track Record Of Working Effectively With And For Maori). As a Leader, You Focus On

Values Alignment: A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive culture, with a willingness to elevate Te Ao Maori worldviews and develop cultural competency in themselves and others.

Transparency and Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain trusted networks both vertically and horizontally, and both internally and externally. The capability to navigate challenging conversations with compassion, respect, and curiosity, reflecting a proactive leadership style.

People Development: A dedication to developing teams and individuals, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth, and fostering collaboration across diverse professional groups.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The full salary range is $214,355 – $252,182 (Mid) – $302,619. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

In 2019, we adopted Hōkai Rangi as our long-term organisational strategy to achieve better outcomes for our communities. The concept of Pae Ora provides an opportunity for Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) to build an integrated health and rehabilitation service. The introduction of our confirmed Pae Ora group will help ensure that people under our management remain connected to the broader health and social wellbeing system (inclusive of whānau) through pathways of support that extend back into communities. This more holistic view of Pae Ora across Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) will help ensure we can achieve more equitable health and rehabilitation outcomes for Māori and all people in our management and by thereby helping to realise the outcomes we seek through Hōkai Rangi. We are also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.

You can find out more about us here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Applications Close 11pm Wednesday, 24 January 2024.

Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department in a cover letter, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV (Curriculum Vitae) if you have one. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success – we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.