Hearing Manager

Manage NZPB hearings with high accuracy, liaise with multiple stakeholders.
- Receive staff benefits such as health checks, discounts and study assistance.
- Full-time, permanent position based in Wellington's CBD.

**_'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' _**:

- 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.**

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.

**Nga kawenga | About the role**

As our new Hearing Manager, you will liaise with multiple stakeholders who are interacting with the Parole Board. This includes being able to communicate confidently and empathetically with victims, Panel Convenors, as well as other members of the Parole Board.

You'll enjoy the diversity of duties with tasks that include but are not limited to:

- Case management, ensuring files are accurate and up to date. This part of the role involves a large component of coordination and data entry with attention to detail.
- Hearing management, facilitating the running of parole hearings in person at Prison sites or via MS teams from the Parole Board Offices. Working closely with Panel Convenors, Board members, Counsel and people appearing before the Board.

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make Ara Poutama Aotearoa great place to be. These include:

- Flexible work hours and options where possible.
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks.
- Health & wellness benefits including free health checks, vaccinations, eyewear, discounted health, and personal insurance.
- Retail store discounts with Macpac, eBikes, Noel Leeming and more.
- Career progression opportunities and access to study assistance.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Resilience when dealing with difficult situations, there are times you will be working with sensitive information and communicating with victims of serious crime.
- A high level of integrity, you will be manging confidential and personal information.
- Strong organisational skills, some of our processes are repetitive, but you'll be able to manage conflicting priorities and move from one task to another quickly without compromising quality.
- A willingness to learn, maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, Board policies and practices, and cultural competence working with Maori, Pasifika and other cultures.
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- A commitment to personal and professional development, participating in professional supervision and regular training.

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

The mid point of the salary range is $75,884 and the full range (85%-120%) is $64,502 - $91,061. 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.

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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: Sunday the 5th of January 2025.