Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi |There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
The Bail Support Service seeks to help those who are remanded, or at risk of being remanded in custody, to apply for and maintain bail while making positive changes early in the justice system process. Support is provided to defendants and their whānau to address un-met social needs, across prison, court, and community settings. At sentencing, Bail Support Services provide information to the Court around the defendant’s progress on bail to assist the Judge in making sentencing decisions.
As the Senior Bail Support Officer, you will guide practice in the Bail Support Service team. Additionally, you will assist the Lead Bail Support Officer with quality management activity and plays a lead role in supporting the implementation of new or changed practice and procedures relating to Bail Support Services.
To complement this; you will have good cultural awareness for the varying demographics we work with here at Ara Poutama Aotearoa. You’ll manage a caseload, with an emphasis on supporting the Bail Support Officers in your district and building a high performing team.
Palmerston North based, servicing the District Courts in Palmerston North, Marton, Dannevirke and Levin. Regular travel across this area will be required.
He kōrero mōu | About you
We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Bail Support Officer to help develop the service from its beginnings in the region. This role will be in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment. Bail Support Services is a team of people who are passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whānau.
We Would Like To Hear From You If Demonstrate
Bail Support Services have partnered with Rangitāne o Manawatū to deliver BSS, to give effect to the Articles of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi in our shared approach to improve the outcomes for Māori across Palmerston North. For more detail, refer to the included summarised version of the Partnership Agreement between Bail Support Service and Rangitāne o Manawatū.
To be considered for this role, you must also have a current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The full range is $81,523 to $89,802. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai 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://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).
Please have a look into our purpose as Bail Support Services, and what our strategy Hokai Rangi is all about.
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.
Applications for this role will close: Wednesday the 16th of August at 11.00pm.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required.
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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