Probation Officer

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 | Mo te tunga As a Probation Officer for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work closely with people in our care and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending.
Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage community-based sentences and orders, whilst also preparing reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board.
You will contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and the uplifting of wellbeing of people in our care.
By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care and management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system.
You will treat those in our care and management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity.
This role is based in Rotorua.
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are able to relate to people from a range of cultures and backgroundshave excellent spoken and written communication skillscan work in a team and motivate otherscan remain positive and resilient in difficult situationsare able to think critically and assess information.If you have worked with large caseloads, this is a distinct advantage.
You will also need a Full New Zealand Driver's Licence and a legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction for a minimum of 24 months.
Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community.
You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, and do something that really makes a difference and improves public safety.
If you are a current Probation Officer, please see the transfer policy on Tatou to submit an expression of interest for this position.
The salary range for the job is $64,359 - $81,909.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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.
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.
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 ******. 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 on: 26th March 2025 All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.

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