New Zealand Government – Hastings, North Island
$64,359 - $64,359 a year
Permanent
11 days ago, from New Zealand Government
An exciting opportunity to be part of a new service that is making a positive difference in your community.
Located in our Service Centre in Hastings.
Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi | There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.
Nga kawenga | About the role The Bail Support Service has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals.
If granted, Bail Support Service provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail. Bail Support Officers use a holistic, defendant and whanau-centric approach. They work alongside defendants and whanau and with defence counsel and a range of community and government social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants.
We're looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whanau and are comfortable working in an often dynamic and fast-paced environment. You'll be motivated and willing to learn, adaptable and a team player.
If you think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
To be successful you'll: Be a team player, with great communication skills, initiative and drive.
Be non-judgemental, and see potential in people, as well as help them use their strengths to make positive life choices.
Work across many social, cultural and ethnic communities to effect positive change.
Have good attention to detail, be able to gather a wide range of information and demonstrate sound professional decision making.
Be a highly motivated problem solver with excellent time management and organisation skills.
Be able to write quality reports, that are well structured and well-articulated.
Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.
To be considered for this role, you must have a current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence .
The starting salary for this role is $64,359. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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, whanau, 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
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 whanau.
How to Apply 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.
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 ******.
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