Bail Support Officer - Hastings at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Hawkes Bay (Te Matau a Maui)
Bail Support Officer
* An exciting opportunity to be part of a new service that is making a positive difference in your community!
* Located at our Service Centre in Hastings.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Bail Support Service has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals.
If granted, Bail Support Service provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail. Bail Support Officers use a holistic, defendant and whānaucentric approach. They work alongside defendants and whanau and with defence counsel and a range of community and government social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants.
We're looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference for defendants and theirwhānauand are comfortable working in an often dynamic and fast paced environment. You'll be motivated and willing to learn, adaptable and a team player.
If you think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
To be successful you'll:
* Be a team player, with great communication skills, initiative and drive.
* Be non-judgemental, and see potential in people, as well as help them use their strengths to make positive life choices.
* Work across many social, cultural and ethnic communities to effect positive change.
* Have good attention to detail, be able to gather a wide range of information and demonstrate sound risk analysis and professional decision making.
* Have an understanding around the justice system, although this is not essential.
* Follow Health and Safety practises and protocols.
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
* Be able to work to strict timelines, being flexible and adaptable within a dynamic environment.
* Be able to work efficiently under pressure, maintaining a calm and focused demeanour.
* Be a highly motivated problem solver with excellent time management and organisation skills.
* Be able to write quality reports, that are well structured and well-articulated.
* Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.
To be considered for this role, you must also have a currentFull New Zealand Drivers Licence.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. 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.
The starting salary for this role is $64,359.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 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.
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.
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: Tuesday 29th of July 2025.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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