Department of Corrections NZ Looking for General Manager, Pae Ora – Nationwide at Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

• Collaborate across departments for better outcomes in addressing complex health challenges.
• Prioritise health and rehabilitation within custodial and community contexts.
• Apply your managerial experience to individual and whānau well-being, fostering a positive, inclusive work culture.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We have four General Manager Pae Ora positions at Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa). You have the opportunity to apply to one of the four following locations/regions. Disclose in your cover letter which location you are applying to:

• Northland
• Manukau
• East Coast/Bay of Plenty
• Otago/Southland

The role addresses complex health and rehabilitation challenges and approaches. The General Managers Pae Ora will collaborate across the Department to achieve better outcomes for individuals in our care and their whānau.

The role of the General Manager Pae Ora is vital within our regional leadership teams, actively participating in fostering productive peer-to-peer relationships with our regional General Managers Pae Ora. The General Manager Pae Ora plays a key role in prioritising health and rehabilitation issues in the delivery context within custody and the community, while also making significant contributions to operational leadership within the region.

You will contribute to the growth and development of a diverse team, supporting operational safety through introducing more strengths-based approaches that complement existing risk management practices.

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity and you are a health and/or rehabilitation professional 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 General Manager Pae Ora positions at Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa).

You can find out more about us here.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are seeking a manager 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 sensitivity.

You will be committed to fostering a positive and inclusive culture, with a willingness to elevate Te Ao Maori worldviews and develop cultural competency.

You have a proven ability to build and maintain trusted networks across the sector and all health disciplines. You have the capability to navigate challenging conversations with compassion, respect, and curiosity, reflecting a proactive leadership style.

As a manager you are dedicated 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 $156,168 – $183,727 (Mid) – $220,473. 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 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 beginning 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 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 [email protected].