Residence Supervisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 Residence Supervisor

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Kaainga Taupua is a community residence facility located at Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Te Kauwhata.  Housing up to 15 residents, this critical facility contributes directly to improved public safety, reduced reoffending and an opportunity to support the reintegration for the highest risk and most complex people subject to community based sentences and orders in the country.  The facility is designed to assist individuals to develop important life skills within a supportive and supervised environment in order to successfully reintegrate into the community.

The Residential Supervisors, at Kaainga Taupua are responsible for supporting the day-to-day reintegrative needs of residents with high and complex needs. Reporting to the Residential Services Manager, you will support the culture and development of the site while mentoring and supporting our team of Assistant Supervisors.

• Do you actively role model the values of Ara Poutama Aotearoa and have strong leadership qualities?
• Do you have experience working with challenging people with complex needs?
• Would working shifts in a 24/7 residential support environment suit you?

3 positions available

He kōrero mōu | About you 

Key to the success of this role will be your ability to supervise, motivate and influence residents while working as a part of a small team. In addition, your ability to maintain clear and professional boundaries at all times, provide practical solutions to day-to-day issues, identify risk and effectively communicate with people at all levels is essential to the success of this role.

If you pride yourself on your ability to provide a high standard of care, have proven experience working with individuals with challenging and complex needs and want to make a difference to community safety in a new way then we want to hear from you! These roles represent an excellent opportunity to join the team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

As we are a 24/7 service, you must be able and willing to work shifts including weekends and public holidays. You will work an average of 80 hours per fortnight, including 10 and 12-hour shifts.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate;

• Effective relationships within and outside of Corrections, with a wide range of people from all backgrounds
• Composure in demanding situations
• Experience supporting other staff to motivate residents to reduce their risk of re-offending
• Mature approach to leadership and an ability to influence others
• Proactive contribution to Corrections initiatives
• Doing the right thing in the face of pressure to do otherwise
• Experience working with people with complex needs
• A history of good performance and behaviour
• Adoption of Ara Poutama Aotearoa set of values and alignment to our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this position is $69,998 to $83,138. Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

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://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Hōkai Rangi was launched in 2019 and continues to set out long term direction and supports the delivery of Government priorities and targets.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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. 

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.  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.

Applications close on 20^th December 2024