Probation Officer

West Coast lifestyle opportunity working from either Westport or Greymouth
- Career development and training opportunities
- 5 weeks annual leave

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
Probation Officers (Āpiha Matakana) work with people on community-based sentences, encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives, and motivating them to follow the conditions of their order or sentence.
Often working alongside whānau and social service agencies, Probation Officers will work to understand rehabilitation needs, assess and manage risk, and connect people with supports to reduce the likelihood of re-offending. Our Probation Officers also provide the courts and Parole Board with recommendations and reports to inform sentencing decisions.
All new Probation Officers are provided with role specific training to help them succeed in the role. This includes one week Ara Tika (induction week) at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hut, followed by 25 weeks Pou Hapori Iho training pathway which is completed on site.
The vacant position is on the West Coast, could be based in Greymouth or Westport, and is a full-time, permanent position. This role requires flexibility to work across a Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday profile as required.

He kōrero mōu | About you

**We are interested to hear from people who**:

- Have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
- Are able to think critically, assess information, and make well-reasoned decisions based on data and reliable information.
- Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Can remain positive and resilient in difficult situations.
- Are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds.
- Have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and/or a willingness to learn.
- A tertiary qualification in a related discipline is preferred but not essential.

You'll also need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to work in Aotearoa without restriction for a minimum of 24 months.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The starting salary for this position is $64,359, depending on skills and experience. Once in the role we have 5 competency levels where you are able to increase your salary with the highest being $81,909.

Ko wai mātou | 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, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai 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 whānau.

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.