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Senior Community Work Supervisor
Kei te kimi matou i te kaimahi hou hai panekeneke i a matou mahi ki mua. Mena ki te rapua mau he umanga whaipainga, kei a koe te wa!
At Corrections we support those in our care to live offence-free lifestyles.
Mo te tunga | About the role
The purpose of this position is to manage offenders who are sentenced to community work. We are seeking a future-focussed, dynamic people-person who can traverse Te Ao Maori comfortably, providing manaaki of our people on sentence and kaitiaki of our community work centre as Senior Community Work Supervisor.
We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As a Senior Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage community workers serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.
With a natural style to work collaboratively and relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa does and as we enter into a new and exciting era with Hokai Rangi, bring new ways of thinking to what is already a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing people in our care who have been sentenced to community detention or community work
Managing community work projects
Monitoring sentence compliance
Building work relationships with community agencies
Mentoring and coaching Community Work Supervisors
This is a full-time, permanent position based in New Plymouth.
Mou | About you
We seek a dynamic person able to guide and motivate people in our care to complete their community work hours. Practical handy person skills and ability to communicate with individuals and groups.
If you are a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style and you can motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations, then apply now. We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer. Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.
You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.
A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential. You may also be required to tow a trailer at times.
Applicants for this role must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.
Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.
Nga painga | The benefits
The full range (Steps 1 - 4) is $69,757 - $76,403 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on Monday 5th of January 2026.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected] or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
Senior Community Work Supervisor
Kei te kimi matou i te kaimahi hou hai panekeneke i a matou mahi ki mua. Mena ki te rapua mau he umanga whaipainga, kei a koe te wa!
At Corrections we support those in our care to live offence-free lifestyles.
Mo te tunga | About the role
The purpose of this position is to manage offenders who are sentenced to community work. We are seeking a future-focussed, dynamic people-person who can traverse Te Ao Maori comfortably, providing manaaki of our people on sentence and kaitiaki of our community work centre as Senior Community Work Supervisor.
We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As a Senior Community Work Supervisor, you will oversee and manage community workers serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches.
With a natural style to work collaboratively and relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa does and as we enter into a new and exciting era with Hokai Rangi, bring new ways of thinking to what is already a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing people in our care who have been sentenced to community detention or community work
Managing community work projects
Monitoring sentence compliance
Building work relationships with community agencies
Mentoring and coaching Community Work Supervisors
This is a full-time, permanent position based in New Plymouth.
Mou | About you
We seek a dynamic person able to guide and motivate people in our care to complete their community work hours. Practical handy person skills and ability to communicate with individuals and groups.
If you are a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style and you can motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations, then apply now. We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer. Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.
You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.
A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential. You may also be required to tow a trailer at times.
Applicants for this role must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.
Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.
Nga painga | The benefits
The full range (Steps 1 - 4) is $69,757 - $76,403 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on Monday 5th of January 2026.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected] or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
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