Case Manager - Arohata Prisonat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) -
Maybe you studied Criminology, Psychology or Social Work? We want to hear from you now!Contribute towards public safety while also helping those in our care make better decisions & positive change Located at Arohata Women's Prison, Tawa, WellingtonMō te tūnga | About the roleAs Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi (Case Manager) for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will work with people in our care and their whanau to address criminogenic behaviours and reduce reoffending.
Using principles of manaaki, kaitiaki, wairua, rangatira, and whānau, you will manage people in our care, 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 uplifting the wellbeing of the people in our care.
By focusing on the wellbeing of the person who has come into our care, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour, better arming them to make better choices for a crime free future.
Treating those in our care with the utmost mana and dignity is the foundation of everything we do.Case managers lead the rehabilitation and reintegration of the people in our supervision, using a person- centric approach.
Some core areas of case management practice are:Considering those in our care's rehabilitation and reintegration within the context of their family, whānau, and pro social/community supportDemonstrating motivational approaches with prisoners and their family, whānau, or key supportsDemonstrating a multi-disciplinary approach to working with staff and external stakeholdersEngaging with people in prison based on risk, need and responsivity principlesPartnering with Māori leadership and expertise to support pathways for Māori Mōu | About you Using a range of services and techniques, you will partner with external agencies and the whānau of those in our care to support their rehabilitation.
Central to your success as a Case Manager is the ability to exercise sound professional judgement ensuring that a person's needs are appropriately, identified and that the most appropriate treatment and programmes are matched to meet these needs.Please see below for the skills and experience we are looking for.
Candidates also require a current and full, clean New Zealand class 1 drivers license.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceYou will need to demonstrate the following:Proven knowledge and experience in case management, rehabilitation and reintegration related practices or a person with great life experience who is passionate about learning case management and can relate to a diverse client base, or be a recent graduate with a qualification in social services, psychology or a related field.
The ability to operate safely and effectively within a correctional environment, demonstrating some awareness of safety procedures when working with offendersStrong written skills including the ability to prepare written reports to meet legal standards.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesThe ability to give, receive and take on feedback in a highly reflective environmentHighly developed relationship management, effective at building and maintaining rapportAn ability to motivate and support people in our care to make positive changes over the long-termThink critically and explore bias in thinking and decision makingKnowledge and experience working with Māori and Pacific peoples, their families and communities Ngā painga | The benefitsThe salary for this position starts at $70,956 per annum.
Once in the role we have 5 step competency framework where you are able to increase your salary over time up to $91,307 per annum.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | 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 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.Tono ināianei | Apply NowTo 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 31st August, 2025For candidates that are successful in being shortlisted, an assessment centre for this role will be held on Tuesday 12th August.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact jess.escott@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.