Probation Officer - Whanganui * Are you looking for a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community? * Do you see yourself as a positive role model and are passionate about empowering others? About the role | Mo te tunga As a Probation Officer in Whanganui, you'll work closely with offenders to make sure they're meeting the conditions of their sentence or order. You'll assess people and their situations to manage risk, set and maintain boundaries and motivate offenders to make positive changes. You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental and Kaupapa Maori values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira. You'll be someone who relates to people from all different backgrounds and cultures - you'll need resilience, common sense and maturity. You will also have a positive attitude and be motivated to make a difference. You will also be a strong administrator, who is highly organised and who can meet deadlines. As an employer, the Department of Corrections offers personal and professional development, clear career progression and job security. We embrace diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees. About you | Mou To be successful in this role you will need to be; * A strong communicator * Computer literate and have strong written skills * Full clean New Zealand Driver Licence * Legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction for a minimum of 24 months * Relevant skills and experience working with a diverse group of people * A passion for helping others and being a positive role model You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety. Please note that if you are currently a Probation Officer wishing to move to a different district then you need to submit a transfer request. Utu a-tau | Salary Starting salary of $64,359. Once in the role we have 5 competency levels where you are able to increase your salary with the highest being $81,909. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Ko wai matou | About us 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 ( We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 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. If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here ( We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills. Tono inaianei | Apply Now 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. Applications close Sunday April 21st 2024 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. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at ******.
