Community Work Supervisor - Huntly

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Community Work Supervisor – Huntly
• This is a great opportunity to use your life skills to their best advantage!
• Ngā kawenga | About the role
• We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful Community Work projects. As a
• Community Work Supervisor
• , you will oversee and manage up to 8 men and women who are serving their community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches - whatever the community needs.With a natural style to work collaboratively and great relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama Aotearoa does. As we continue our mahi with our Hōkai Rangi strategy, bring new ways of thinking to our complex and busy environment.If you want to learn more about being a Community Work Supervisor click here to visit our role page.The work profile is
• Thursday to Saturday
• , from 7 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM. This role is based in our Huntly site.
• He kōrero mōu | About you
• You will be a dynamic person who's able to guide and motivate the people we manage to complete their Community Service work hours. You will be a positive role model with a ‘firm-but-fair' management style, able to work with all ages and cultures in a variety of situations.We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make our communities safer.You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work : Wairua, Whānau, 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. Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.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.
• Pūkenga | Skills we look for :
• We are looking for people who :
• Have the ability to engage with all cultures.
• Understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Māori within our unique settings.
• Have the ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• Are fresh critical thinkers, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
• Inspire others with enthusiasm and a take-action approach.
• Are passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Utu ā-tau | Salary
• The starting salary for this role is $62,908 (pro rata). This can increase through upskilling whilst in the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (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.
• Tono ināianei | 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 : Sunday 14 December 2025
• If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact or visit
• careers.corrections.govt.nz.
• | Location : | Waikato || Attachment : | (PDF, 78KB) Position Description |

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