Probation Officer - Dunedin at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Otago (Otakou) Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Career development and training opportunities
5 weeks annual leave
'Kotahi anote 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
Probation Officers (Apiha Matakana) work with people on community-based sentences, encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives, and motivating them to follow the conditions of their order or sentence.
Often working alongside whanau and social service agencies, Probation Officers will work to understand rehabilitation needs, assess and manage risk, and connect people with supports to reduce the likelihood of re-offending. Our Probation Officers also provide the courts and Parole Board with recommendations and reports to inform sentencing decisions.
All new Probation Officers are provided with role-specific training to help them succeed in the role. This includes one week Ara Tika (induction week) at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hut, followed by 25 weeks Pou Hapori Iho training pathway which is completed on site.
Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity. You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, do something which really makes a difference in your community, and improve public safety.
We have two full-time permanent positions available in Dunedin. This role requires flexibility to work across a Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday profile as required.
We are interested to hear from people who:
Have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Are able to think critically, assess information, and make well-reasoned decisions based on data and reliable information.
Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Can remain positive and resilient in difficult situations.
Can demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to maintain a good balance between work and personal life.
Show initiative and take responsibility for learning and development.
Can relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds.
Have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and/or a willingness to learn.
A tertiary qualification in a related discipline is preferred but not essential.
You'll also need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to work in Aotearoa without restriction for a minimum of 24 months.
Please note that the later stages of the recruitment process include pre-employment drug testing and police vetting. This criminal history check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act so please ensure you declare any offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application.
The starting salary for this position is $64,359 - $67,648 per annum depending on skills and experience. Once in the role there are opportunities to increase your salary up to $81,909.
We are also able to offer:
5 weeks annual leave
Learning and development opportunities and a clear pathway for career growth
A supportive team environment
Health and well-being benefits including access to EAP, eye care benefits, health checks and more.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is committed to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and 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 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. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******.
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.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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