Probation Officer

3 months ago


Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

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 passionate about empowering others?

About the role | Mō te tūnga
As a Probation Officer in Tokoroa, 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 Māori values within your work: Wairua, Whānau, 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.
To learn more about this opportunity from one of our current staff, click here:
About you | Mōu
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.
About us | Mō mātou
It is an exciting time 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 whānau.


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