Reintegration Coordinator

Reintegration Coordinator Tai Aroha STU

'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.

We seek a committed individual to undertake the permanent part Reintegration Co-ordinator role working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Tai Aroha is an intensive specialist residential rehabilitation treatment programme for high-risk community-based offenders (residents). It offers a real opportunity for residents to make meaningful changes to their lives. Based on the principles of Therapeutic Community and Tikanga Maori practices this is a unique facility within our environment. Tai Aroha is a specialist residential rehabilitation treatment programme for high-risk community-based offenders (residents). Tai Aroha aims to provide:

A therapeutic environment for those in our care
A pro social, and culturally responsive, treatment programme
An opportunity for those in our care to acquire or improve work and social skills
Part time position 20 hours per week
Mo te tunga | About the role

The Reintegration Co-ordinator key function/purpose of the position is to provide quality reintegration services, and this includes contributing to the development of work and life skills of residents through pro-social modelling and coaching, organising and supervision of activities such as job searching securing accommodation, obtaining suitable identification including driver's license along with supporting residents to open bank account, registering with medical providers, followed by 100 day post programme support upon completion or graduation of the programme.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Have the ability to operate effectively in a Maori cultural environment demonstrating knowledge and understanding of Tikanga principles/practices as well as having a good command of te reo language.

Have the ability to establish relationships with Iwi, Hapu in order to support our residents reconnecting to these agencies.

Strong problem-solving, team building and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to model pro-social behaviour and to represent the therapeutic community in a positive manner.

Take an objective, non-judgemental approach to residents, demonstrating a degree of empathy in upholding rules and regulations A full driver's license is essential to this position and a current first aid certificate is desirable.

Nga painga | The benefits

The starting salary is $95,080 per annum. The pay will be pro-rata as it is a part-time position.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for applying for this role highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.

Applications close 29th July 2025