Hearing Manager

Manage NZPB hearings with high accuracy and professionalism.
- Liaise with multiple stakeholders who are interacting with the New Zealand Parole Board
- Access to professional supervision.
- Receive staff benefits such as free health checks, retail store discounts, contributions to prescriptions for glasses, access to study assistance.
- Career progression opportunities.

Make a difference by providing quality support services that those interacting with the New Zealand Parole Board have trust and confidence in, including victims and those appearing before the Board.
We are looking for administration and coordination superstars to join our NZPB Administrative Support team. You might be a high performing administrator looking for the next step, or someone who loves to coordinate people and documents. You will have top notch communication skills and commitment to quality and accuracy.
'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
As a Hearing Managers you have significant responsibility and play a critical part in providing coordination and support services to enable the Board and the Public Protection Order Review Panel to carry out their statutory responsibilities. This includes proactive management of upcoming hearings and active relationship management with panel convenors and other stakeholders.
Exceptional organisation skills, a proactive attitude, a high level of empathy and first-class attention to detail are key to success in this role. You will collaborate with the Panel Convenor to ensure all parties are well prepared for the hearings and the day will run smoothly. You'll deliver on actions required for pending Board hearings, including notifying people in prison, and their victims, of upcoming hearings. You will ensure all relevant papers are received, collated and provided to the Board, the person being considered for parole and legal counsel, within specified timeframes. You will attend hearings with the Board, both in-person at prison sites or by video conference, ensuring hearings run efficiently and that outcomes are recorded and distributed to relevant stakeholders. You are the direct contact person to discuss hearing outcomes with victims and ensure they receive copies of Board decisions as per statutory requirements.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts
- Highly organised, excellent attention to detail and able to work within specific timeframes
- Ability to maintain knowledge of relevant legislations and actively engage with strategic goals
- An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi, and cultural competence towards Māori, Pasifika and other cultures.

This role requires the ability to travel on a regular basis, as requested. For this reason, you will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.
If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $71,527 and the full range (85%-120%) is $60,798 - $85,833. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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.

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.