Probation Officer - Auckland at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Auckland (Tamaki Makaurau) "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.
Ask those who work in our organisation about what it's like; they will often say the passion for making a difference is incredible, the work is highly stimulating, and you're exposed to a wide range of challenges and exciting opportunities. A Probation Officer is one of those opportunities.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Working as a Probation Officer for Ara Poutama Aotearoa means working with people in our care and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending. You will manage community-based sentences and orders, whilst also preparing reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board.
You will contribute to public safety by focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care and management, helping to 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.
You could be based at any of our sites within Auckland Region , and we will endeavour to place you as close to home as possible; however, we ask for flexibility based on operational needs.
If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Probation Officer:
The ability to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Able to work in a team and motivate others
The ability to remain positive and resilient in difficult situations
Critical thinker who can quickly assess information
Previous experience with large caseloads is an advantage
Empathy
Pre-employment checks are required and include a drug test, full disclosure criminal conviction check (Clean Slate Act does not apply), and reference checks.
You will also need a Full New Zealand Driver's License and a legal right to work in Aotearoa.
Utu a-Tau | Salary and Benefits
Starting salaries for probation officers range from $64,359 to $67,648 , with incremental pay increases every six months. This structured advancement continues up to $81,909 .
We offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, access to Regional Staff Welfare Coordinators, Cultural support, Maori & Pasifika Networks along with EAP, insurance and banking packages, selected retail store discounts, and free yearly health checks.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
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 ( strategy link ).
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your alignment to our kaupapa, as this is critical to our success, and 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.
Applications close on Thursday 28th of November 2024
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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