Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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- Shape the Future of Custodial Services.
- Use your deep knowledge of custodial operations to provide strategic advice.
- Lead the charge in aligning custodial practices with Hōkai Rangi outcomes.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
Kotahi anō te Kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi
An opportunity for a practitioner with custodial experience, and an understanding of corrections practice, has arisen in Te Waipounamu – Southern grouping. Reporting to the Manager Capability Pathways and Practice, the Practice Manager Custodial is an integral part of the Regional Capability, Pathways and Practice team as a source of expertise and spokesperson to strengthen custodial practice and capability. The role will partner with prison sites, the national Custodial Practice team and learning and development functions to support the development and maintenance of best practice custodial services and initiatives. They will contribute to the development of staff practice and capability in our custodial sites and provide informed advice on emerging custodial practices and developments.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have an:
- In-depth knowledge of custodial practices and prisons, and the ability to consult and advise on operational custodial matters
- Understanding of the operational aspects of effective prison management
- Good knowledge of the practice frameworks currently operating in the community and case management
- Ability to align practice to Hōkai Rangi outcomes for people in prison and for staff
- Ability to think conceptually and make the “big picture” connections while remaining focussed on operational practicalities
- Ability to analyse complex problems, defining their nature and extent and exercising sound judgement in selecting approaches to their resolution.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to encourage and lead co-operative efforts, identifying and managing potential areas of conflict.
- Strong relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships in the wider justice sector and the international corrections community
- Ability to gain the confidence of a wide range of stakeholders, understanding and articulating their issues and concerns, and anticipating future ones
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as there is a heavy reliance on the role to provide reviews at all levels.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $137,525 and the full range (85%-120%) is $116,897 - $165,030. 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.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).
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 whānau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.
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: 13 November 2024
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.