Probation Officer - Timaru

## About this role

• Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
• Career development and training opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work : the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
• Mo te tunga | About the role
• Probation Officers (Apiha Matakana) work with people on community-based sentences, encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives, and motivating them to follow the conditions of their order or sentence.Often working alongside whanau and social service agencies, Probation Officers will work to understand rehabilitation needs, assess and manage risk, and connect people with supports to reduce the likelihood of re-offending. Our Probation Officers also provide the courts and Parole Board with recommendations and reports to inform sentencing decisions.All new Probation Officers are provided with role specific training to help them succeed in the role. This includes one week Ara Tika (induction week) at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hut, followed by 25 weeks Pou Hapori Iho training pathway which is completed on site.Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity. You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, do something which really makes a difference in your community, and improve public safety. To learn more about the role, we have a short video and more information on our website which you can access via this link :
• This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Timaru. The days of work are Monday - Friday.
• Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
• Our ideal future Probation Officers are those who can align with our Hokai Rangi strategy and have clear motivations for applying for the role. In addition to demonstrating your relevant skills and experience, please let us know your 'why' in your cover letter and what's led you to apply for this role!

We are interested to hear from people who :

This criminal history check is exempt from the Clean Slate Act so please ensure you declare any offences (even those outside of 7 years) in your application.

Once in the role there are opportunities to increase your salary up to $86, 608 per annum.

We are also able to offer :

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 strategy.We value 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.

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

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