Principal Case Manager

Lead your team to work with a wahine focused lens in line with the _Women's Strategy_ - Be a key point of contact for Case Management with internal and external agencies and providers, including Probation - Play a critical role in implementing our Hokai Rangi Strategy **Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF)** is the largest of three women's prisons within the network in New Zealand. At ARWCF, we've been working hard to better serve the unique needs of women. Our Women's Strategy, "Wahine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou," Wahine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou Women's Strategy 2021 - 2025 | Department of Corrections sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. - Do you have a passion for working with Wahine?_ At **Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility**you will join a dedicated and supportive team managing the well-being, health and safety of the women at our site. We recognise the women we manage have different needs to men and we have set an approach that will give our women the care, treatment, encouragement, counselling, skills and support required to shape better futures for themselves, their tamariki and their whanau. A leader here is future focused and adaptable to our ever-changing environment. If you possess a resilient and diverse nature, and are inclusive in your thinking and communication, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a talented role-model, who can demonstrate the ability to lead and empower others, and to make positive changes in people's lives by displaying our core values. **Mo te tunga | About the role** Principal Case Manager is a key role within the Department of Corrections and is accountable for providing effective leadership and operational management of Case Managers and Social Workers who work alongside people in custody to reduce re-offending and keep our community safe. Through coaching, mentoring and performance support, you will oversee the professional delivery of the case management of all people in our care, ensuring clear and comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration pathways are in place from the time they enter prison until their release. You will enjoy working in a culture of continuous improvement and will be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues across the site and Department, as well as external stakeholders, to ensure opportunities to reduce re-offending are maximised. **Mou | About you** **We would like to hear from you if you have**: - A strong understanding of our Hokai Rangi and Women's strategies and how these could be applied - Knowledge and experience of case management and/or rehabilitation and reintegration related disciplines and practices, including practice leadership - Proven experience in managing resources and leading successful teams - Excellent relationship management and communication skills - The ability to motivate, encourage, support and mentor others - The vision to develop and improve best practice - Knowledge and experience working with Maori and Pacific Peoples - their whanau, fono and communities - Leadership / Management experience **Utu a-tau | Salary** The mid point of the salary range is $ 116,657 and the full range (85%-120%) is $110,145 - $125,945. 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. 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. We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai 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 whanau. If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills. 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 date is Sunday 1**st** June 2025.