Casual Community Work Supervisor - Whanganui Want to make a real difference in your community?Do you enjoy mentoring and coaching people?This is a great opportunity to use your life skills to their best advantage!'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Nga kawenga |About the role We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As aCommunity Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage up to 8 men and women who are serving their community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches - whatever the community needs.
With a natural style to work collaboratively and great relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa does. As we continue our mahi with our Hokai Rangi strategy, bring new ways of thinking to our complex and busy environment.
This is a casual position.
You will be a dynamic person who's able to guide and motivate the people we manage to complete their Community Service work hours. You will be a positive role model with a 'firm-but-fair' management style, able to work with all ages and cultures in a variety of situations.
We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make our communities safer.
You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.
Afull NZ drivers licenceincluding the ability to drive amanualvehicle is essential. You may also be required to tow a trailer at times.Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.
Applicants for this role must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.
We are looking for people who:
Have the ability to engage with all culturesUnderstand the importance of tikanga and te reo Maori within our unique settingsHave the ability to solve problems and work collaborativelyAre fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideasInspire others with enthusiasm and a take-action approachAre passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeingHave excellent spoken and written communication skills.Community Work Supervisors come from a variety of backgrounds; from trades and farming to office jobs, retail, teaching and social agencies – so your experience could be just what we are looking for! The hourly rate for this casual position is between $23.63 and 26.53 per hour.
To apply, please submit atailored CV and a cover letterdescribing your motivation for joining the department and alignment to our strategy and values as outlined above online.
Applications for this role willclose on Wednesday 15th May 2024. 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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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