Casual Assistant Resident Supervisorat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) -

Do you have experience working with people with complex needs?Christchurch, based in TempletonPart

• time Casual Positions, option to select day or night shifts depending on your availability 'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'

• the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Mō te tūnga | About the roleIn Canterbury, there are residential facilities (Matawhāiti and Tōruatanga) that are run by the Department of Corrections for people who have a history of high risk offending behaviour and are subject to sentences or orders (including extended supervision orders, intensive monitoring orders or public protection orders) when released from prison. These facilities are operated by Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) and designed to assist individuals to develop important life skills within a supportive, supervised and secure environment. These residences are a vital part of the rehabilitative journey for our resident's to help support them to live in a community setting while also ensuring safety for the wider community.We are looking for casual assistant residential supervisors to join our team to supervise, support, motivate and positively influence the reintegrative journey for those in our care. These casual hours will be on an as and when basis to cover leave or sickness. We work 12 hour shift patterns, and can support your availability to work only nights or only days or a mixture of both. Mōu | About you As a casual staff member, you will be covering shift vacancies from planned and short notice leave on an as and when required basis. We operate a cyclic shift roster which includes nightshifts, weekends and public holidays.

A typical shift is 12 hours long and will see you:Working cooperatively with residents to help them achieve their reintegrative goals, keeping in mind their complex mental health or disabilities.Supporting residents, both within the residences and on community outings, to promote public safety through the safe management and supervision of each individual residentModelling pro

-social behaviourSupporting and participating in residents' rehabilitative and reintegrative activitiesBeing aware of risk and responding to heightened behaviours You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:A full New Zealand Drivers Licence with the ability to drive a manualBe physically fitExperience working with people from all walks of life, particularly with complex needsAn ability to make decisions in a safe and logical manner, providing practical solutions to day to day issuesGood time management and organisational skillsCulturally respectful and non-judgementalAn ability to maintain clear and professional boundaries at all times Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceA full New Zealand Drivers Licence with the ability to drive a manualBe physically fitExperience working with people from all walks of life, particularly with complex needsAn ability to make decisions in a safe and logical manner, providing practical solutions to day to day issuesGood time management and organisational skillsCulturally respectful and non-judgementalAn ability to maintain clear and professional boundaries at all times If you pride yourself on your ability to provide a high standard of care, you have strong 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!

Ngā painga | The benefitsAs this is a casual role, pay rates will be $31.65 per hour.

• Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the over representation 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.

Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.

• 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: Thursday, 21st May 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.