Probation officer

Probation officer
Department of Corrections NZ–New Zealand
$64,35+ - $67,648 a year
Full time
About 4 hours ago, from Institute of Data New Zealand
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Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Career development and training opportunities
5 weeks annual leave

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

Ngā kawenga | About the role
Probation Officers (Āpiha Matakana) work with people on community-based sentences, encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives, and motivating them to follow the conditions of their order or sentence.
Often working alongside whānau and social service agencies, Probation Officers will work to understand rehabilitation needs, assess and manage risk, and connect people with supports to reduce the likelihood of re-offending. Our Probation Officers also provide the courts and Parole Board with recommendations and reports to inform sentencing decisions.
All new Probation Officers are provided with role specific training to help them succeed in the role. This includes one week Ara Tika (induction week) at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hut, followed by 25 weeks Pou Hapori Iho training pathway which is completed on site.
Being a Probation Officer is an incredibly exciting opportunity. You'll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships, do something which really makes a difference in your community, and improve public safety. To learn more about the role, we have a short video and more information on our website which you can access via this link: https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/home/probation-officer/
The vacant position is in Cant