Bail Support Officer - Hawkes Bay

Add expected salary to your profile for insights.An exciting opportunity to be part of a new service that is making a positive difference in your community.Located in our Service Centre in Hastings.Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi| There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.Nga kawenga | About the roleThe Bail Support Service has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals.If granted, Bail Support Service provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail.
Bail Support Officers use a holistic, defendant and whanau-centric approach.
They work alongside defendants, whanau, defence counsel, and various community and government social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants.We're looking for people passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whanau, who are comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You should be motivated, willing to learn, adaptable, and a team player.If you believe you have the qualities needed, even if your experience doesn't match 100%, we still encourage you to apply.To be successful, you'll:Be a team player with excellent communication skills, initiative, and drive.Be non-judgemental, see potential in people, and help them use their strengths to make positive life choices.Work across diverse social, cultural, and ethnic communities to effect positive change.Have good attention to detail, gather a wide range of information, and demonstrate sound risk analysis and professional decision-making.Have an understanding of the justice system (not essential), and maintain confidentiality and integrity.Follow health and safety practices and protocols.Be flexible and adaptable within a dynamic environment, working to strict timelines.Work efficiently under pressure, maintaining calmness and focus.Be a motivated problem solver with excellent time management and organizational skills.Write quality, well-structured, and articulate reports.Have excellent computer skills and adapt quickly to new systems and processes.To be considered, you must have a current Full New Zealand Driver's Licence and the right to work in New Zealand for at least 24 months.The starting salary for this role is $64,359.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.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 adhere to principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships), shaping our work and outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.We are introducing new ways of working to deliver Hokai Rangi, with new roles as part of The Pathway Forward - Te Ara Whakamua.It is an exciting time to join us.
We seek talented individuals committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace.
We celebrate individual and collective talents in our whanau.To apply, submit a tailored CV and cover letter explaining your motivation, relevant skills, and experience.
Alignment with our kaupapa is essential; please include examples that reflect our values.All applications must be submitted through our careers site for transparency.
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