Case Manager at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Otago (Otakou)'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 roleAs a Kaiwhakahaere Kehi (Case Manager) at Otago Corrections Facility, you will provide specialist, end-to-end management of those serving sentences as they work through programmes aimed at addressing rehabilitation and reintegration needs.
The role includes all facets of case management from initial assessment, needs identification, case planning, and partnering with external agencies and the whanau of those in our care to support rehabilitation.Case Managers lead rehabilitation and reintegration by using a person-centric approach.
By focusing on the wellbeing of the person, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour and help them to make better choices for a crime-free future.This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at Otago Corrections Facility.Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that a person's needs are appropriately identified, and the most appropriate treatment and programmes are matched to meet these needs.We are looking for people who:Have experience in case management and/or rehabilitation and reintegration practicesStrong written skills including the ability to prepare written reportsEffective relationship building and communication skillsAn ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changesCan operate effectively in a Maori cultural setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o WaitangiCan operate with high levels of integrityHave a full, clean New Zealand driver licenceA background or qualification in rehabilitative services, psychology, social work, or another related field is desirable, but not essentialThe starting salary for this position is $68,456 - $73,447 per annum.
Once in the role there will be opportunities to increase your salary over time up to $88,648 per annum.Ara Poutama Aotearoa is committed to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and 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.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 ****** 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.Applications close on: Monday 27 January 2025All 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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