Key leadership role focused on growing our people. Dynamic role that requires responsiveness to change. Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi - There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people A key focus of Hokai Rangi is the humanising and healing of those in our management. Ara Poutama Aotearoa leaders focus on having relationships with these people, and their whanau, that are based on manaaki and contribute positively to their wellbeing – and guiding their teams to do the same. As someone who actively role models Ara Poutama Aotearoa values and aligns with our Hokai Rangi strategy, you will be ready to step up and demonstrate visible leadership joining our whanau in the Canterbury. Nga kawenga | About the role In this dynamic leadership role, you'll respond to operational needs where no two days are alike. You'll set the strategy and direction for your team, focusing on long-term improvements and driving continuous progress. Building strong partnerships with other government agencies, NGOs and community organisations will be essential to delivering comprehensive support for whanau and people in our care. Your leadership will have a direct impact on improving safety and well-being, creating meaningful opportunities for positive change and lasting solutions in the community. Based at one of our Christchurch Service Centres, this role offers you the opportunity to showcase your ability to achieve outcomes through others, to live the values of Ara Poutama Aotearoa, prove your capability as a true leader and to show determination to strive for high performance in line with our organisational strategies. In other words, be a driver of success for our strategy Hokai Rangi, which has the foundation of success of a values-led organisation. By providing professional leadership in all aspects of practice, legislation, and offender management, you will maintain quality standards and ensure statutory obligations in line with Department policy. We're looking for an inspirational leader, with strong business acumen who can respond calmly in a dynamic environment. You'll need to: Be a strong and visible leader who engages and motivates staff. Excel at identifying risks as they arise, whether in dynamic situations or routine operations. Keep your team focused and aligned in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Be confident in working with external stakeholders and leveraging the relationship effectively. Focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice implementation, championing regional and national initiatives. Be committed to staff development and performance improvement in a change environment. Have the ability to understand & respect different cultural perspectives, particularly in relation to te ao Maori. The salary for this role is Scale B in the Frontline Managers Collective $102,414. 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. 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. 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 If you have any questions, please contact: To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr