Probation Officer - Palmerston North

## About this role

• Probation Officer
• We need positive role models with a passion for empowering others
• This is a challenging role that can have a positive impact on your community
• We have multiple full-time, permanent opportunities based in Palmerston North
• About the role | Mo te tunga
• As Probation Officer for Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), you will work with people we manage in the community and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending.

Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whanau, you will manage community-based sentences and orders, whilst also preparing reports for the Courts and New Zealand Parole Board.You will contribute to public safety, viewing this through the lens of manaaki, positive relationships, and the uplifting of wellbeing of people we manage in the community.

By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our management, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to the justice system.

You will treat those under our management with respect, upholding their mana and dignity.Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your community.

You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.This is a full-time, permanent position - 40 hours per week.

In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right.

As a result, we may not be able to support visa applications for this role.

Please highlight any relevant experience and / or language skills in your applicatiion.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to 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 Maori in correctional facilities.

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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