Case Manager, Northland Region Corrections Facility Police & Corrections (Government & Defence)As Kaiwhakahaere Kehi (Case Manager) for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work with people in our care and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage people in our case and also prepare reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board.You will contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and the uplifting of wellbeing of people in our care. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care and management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system. You will treat those in our care and management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity.Case managers lead the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, using a person-centric approach. Some core areas of case management practice are:considering prisoners' rehabilitation and reintegration within the context of their family, whanau, and pro social/community supportdemonstrating motivational approaches with prisoners and their family, whanau, or key supportsdemonstrating a multi-disciplinary approach to working with staff and external stakeholdersengaging with people in prison based on risk, need and responsivity principlesengaging Maori leadership and expertise to support pathways for MaoriUsing a range of services and techniques, you work with external agencies and the person in prison's families to support their rehabilitation. Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that person's needs and services are appropriately identified and treatment and programmes are well aligned. You will need to demonstrate the following :Proven knowledge and experience in case management, rehabilitation and reintegration related disciplines and practicesThe ability to operate safely and effectively within a correctional environmentStrong report writing and planning and organising skillsExcellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesThe ability to give, receive and take on feedback in a highly reflective environmentHighly developed relationship management and communication skillsAn ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changes over the long-termAn ability to think critically and explore bias in thinking and decision makingKnowledge and experience working with Maori and Pacific peoples, their families and communitiesA tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated career experience in a relevant disciplineA current and full New Zealand driver licenceThe starting salary for this role is $65,956 with the possibility to progress to $86,066. 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.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.If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here . We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.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.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
