Senior Community Work Supervisor - Richmond

Full-time, permanent position, working a Tues-Sat profile

• Use your mentoring/relationship building skills to help make a difference
• Be a part of meaningful projects in your local community

'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

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Ara Poutama Aotearoa/The Department of Corrections as a Senior Community Work Supervisor at our Richmond Community Corrections site.

We are all about changing lives and creating pathways through meaningful community work projects. Our community work teams oversee and manage people who are serving community work sentences as they work on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae, and churches.

As a Senior Community Work Supervisor your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing those serving community work sentences, including guiding and motivating them as they complete their community work hours.
• Planning and organising work projects.
• Monitoring sentence compliance.
• Building work relationships with community agencies and helping source new projects in the community.
• Mentoring and coaching Community Work Supervisors within the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career and to make a difference. Community work provides a platform for people serving community work sentences to gain new skills while giving back to community at the same time. To learn more about the work our community work teams do, visit our careers page here: https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/roles/senior-community-work-supervisor/

This is a full- time, permanent role that is based in Richmond. The hours of the position are 40 hours per week, working Tuesday - Saturday.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Senior Community Work Supervisors come from a variety of backgrounds; from trades and farming to teaching and social agencies - so your hands-on/practical experience could be just what we are looking for. We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and motivate others.
• Are computer literate and able to pick up new systems quickly.
• Are positive role models with a firm-but-fair management style.
• Can work collaboratively within a team environment and can successfully build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Can operate effectively in a culturally diverse setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (or a willingness to learn).
• Can operate with high levels of integrity and demonstrate departmental values.
• Have a full NZ driver licence.

Please note you will be required to complete a criminal history check during the later stages of the recruitment process.

Nga painga | The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $71,181 per annum and the full range (85% - 120%) is $68,887 - $75,533 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

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 Hokai 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.

Tono inaianei | 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 22nd February 2026.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.