Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- On-going Leadership development opportunity.
- Key leadership role focused on growing our people.
- Dynamic role that requires responsiveness to change.
Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi - There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people
A key focus of Hōkai Rangi is the humanising and healing of those in our management. Ara Poutama Aotearoa leaders focus on having relationships with these people, and their whānau, that are based on manaaki and contribute positively to their wellbeing – and guiding their teams to do the same.
As someone who actively role models Ara Poutama Aotearoa values and aligns with our Hōkai Rangi strategy, you will be ready to step up and demonstrate visible leadership joining our whānau in the Canterbury.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
In this dynamic leadership role, you'll respond to operational needs where no two days are alike. You'll set the strategy and direction for your team, focusing on long-term improvements and driving continuous progress. Building strong partnerships with other government agencies, NGOs and community organisations will be essential to delivering comprehensive support for whānau and people in our care.
Your leadership will have a direct impact on improving safety and well-being, creating meaningful opportunities for positive change and lasting solutions in the community. Based at one of our Christchurch Service Centres, this role offers you the opportunity to showcase your ability to achieve outcomes through others, to live the values of Ara Poutama Aotearoa, prove your capability as a true leader and to show determination to strive for high performance in line with our organisational strategies. In other words, be a driver of success for our strategy Hōkai Rangi, which has the foundation of success of a values-led organisation.
By providing professional leadership in all aspects of practice, legislation, and offender management, you will maintain quality standards and ensure statutory obligations in line with Department policy.
He kōrero mōu | About you
We're looking for an inspirational leader, with strong business acumen who can respond calmly in a dynamic environment.
You'll need to
- Be a strong and visible leader who engages and motivates staff.
- Excel at identifying risks as they arise, whether in dynamic situations or routine operations.
- Keep your team focused and aligned in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Be confident in working with external stakeholders and leveraging the relationship effectively.
- Focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice implementation, championing regional and national initiatives
- Committed to staff development and performance improvement in a change environment
- The ability to understand & respect different cultural perspectives, particularly in relation to te ao Māori
Utu ā-tau | Salary
TThe salary for this role is Scale B in the Frontline Managers Collective $102,414.
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: Sunday 20 October 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.