Residence Supervisor

Department of Corrections – Christchurch, South Island

• Are you motivated by an ever-changing environment & the ability to support positive change in people by assisting them to realise their potential?
• Day to day shift leader, adept at delegating, communicating & multi-tasking!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In Canterbury, there are residential facilities for people who have a history of offending behaviour and are subject to sentences or orders (including extended supervision orders, intensive monitoring orders or public protection orders). These facilities are operated by Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) and designed to assist individuals to develop important life skills within a supportive and supervised environment in order to successfully reintegrate back into the community.

We are looking for a Residence Supervisor who can support us to motivate and positively influence the reintegrative journey for those people in our care as well as providing shift leadership to a small team of Assistant Resident Supervisors. The Residence Supervisor contributes to the development of work and life skills by organising residents to assist with daily tasks. The supervision of residents with the most complex needs is paramount along with risk management and the overall focus on keeping the community safe.

Located on the outskirts of Christchurch Men's Prison, these facilities are based in the Templeton area. Our staff work a cyclic roster that includes night shifts, weekends and public holidays and a typical shift is 12 hours in length. These shifts as an example might see you working 3 day shifts then having 3 days off to then switch to night shifts as an example. It is also essential that you hold a full NZ Drivers Licence (not an international or a Restricted Licence) as some driving can form part of the role when assisting residents with activities or accompanying them on external activities.

Please note : successful applicants will be invited to attend interviews to be held on approximately 16th & 17th December 2025.

To be successful, we are seeking applicants with supervisory experience along with the following :

If you pride yourself on your ability to provide a high standard of care, you have strong written communication skills, solid experience managing individuals with challenging and complex needs and you want to make a positive difference to community safety, then we want to hear from you.

Salary range

The salary range effective 1 December 2025 is made up of 4 levels ranging from level 1 at $71,703 - level 4 at $84,843 per annum per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Benefits

About the organization

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 Hōkai Rangi strategy.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value inclusion and diversity 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.

Application process

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.

Contact

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact

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