Decision Editor

Provide specialist editing capability to the NZ Parole Board. - Play a key role in ensuring confidence and certainty in the quality of our NZPB administrative support services. - Permanent, Full-Time role - located at Prime Property Tower on Lambton Quay. **_'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._** Ara Poutama Aotearoa (the Department of Corrections) is one of New Zealand's largest government departments. At its heart, the department is focussed on the pursuit of oranga - the wellbeing of people. The New Zealand Parole Board ("the Board") is an independent statutory body and, supported by Ara Poutama, makes public safety decisions about the managed release of long-term offenders. The Board holds thousands of hearings a year and considers a wide variety of information as part of its decision-making. Operational and administrative support for the Board is provided by Ara Poutama Aotearoa. **Nga kawenga | About the role** As part of our organisation's ongoing commitment to and transformation of the administrative support function to the Board, we have an opportunity for a permanent Decision Editor to join the team. Bringing previous communication experience combined with a natural flair for content editing, you'll extend your expertise to the Board by reviewing and analysing all decisions post hearing and providing specialist screening and editing capability to ensure they comply with legal requirements and editing guidelines, ahead of public release. This extends to holding key accountability over the implications of relevant legislation affecting the Board (Parole Act, Victims Act, Privacy Act and Official Information Act). A professional yet empathetic communication style will also be invaluable in this role. You'll be motivated to work with and support our Chairperson, Board members, Operations leadership team and our board Hearing Managers, to ensure the Board meets its statutory responsibility. You'll also play an important role in reviewing correspondence to victims post hearing, ensuring the information that they receive is timely and clear, and that confidential information is redacted as necessary. **Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience** - An understanding of the Privacy Act, combined with the ability to quickly understand other relevant acts i.e. Parole Act and the Victims Act. - Strong written communication and editing skills, with good attention to detail. - A high level of personal integrity combined with experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information. - Proven ability to effectively prioritise own workload and commit to tight timeframes. - A natural collaborator who is motivated by opportunities to support others in their work. **Utu a-tau | Salary** The midpoint of the salary range is $87,132 and the full range (85%-120%) is $74,063 - $104,559. 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 16th of February.