Bail Support Officer - Manawatu at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Manawatu-WhanganuiAn exciting opportunity to be part of a new service that is making a positive difference in your community.Our team is based out of Palmerston North and services the whole Manawatu region.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 roleThe 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.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.Please note, if you are shortlisted for this role, interviews will be held on Monday the 9th of December.The starting salary for this role is $64,359. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.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.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 Close: Sunday 1st December 2024All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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