'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.
Nga kawenga | About the role
As a Kaiwhakahaere Kehi (Case Manager) at Auckland Prison, you will provide specialist, end to end case management with prisoners including initial assessment, identification of prisoner needs, case planning and preparing prisoners for release.
Using a range of services and techniques, they work with external agencies and the prisoners' Whanau to support prisoners as they rehabilitate.
With a natural style to work collaboratively and top notch relationship management skills you will be someone who recognises the importance of the work Ara Poutama does and as we enter into a new and exciting era with Hokai Rangi, bring new ways of thinking to what is already a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment.
This role is located at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo, Albany.
He korero mou | About you
We are looking for candidates with:
- Willingness to work with Maori and Pacific Peoples and their whanau and communities.
- Rehabilitation and reintegration related disciplines and practices.
- Effective relationship management and communication skills.
- The ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changes.
- Willingness to learn the Maori Language, cultural protocols, and processes within Maori Communities, and of Maori Community structures and dynamics.
- Full, clean NZ Drivers Licence.
- The legal right to work in New Zealand.
Central to the role will be the ability to exercise sound professional judgement to ensure that prisoner needs, and services are appropriately identified and aligned to prisoner needs.
You must work with high integrity and will demonstrate the Departmental values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira.
If you think you have what it takes to play a key part in case management and make a real contribution to reducing re-offending and ensuring public safety, please apply now.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The starting salary for this position is $70,956 - $75,947 per annum, with the ability to progress to $91,307 per annum.
Ko wai 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.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at [email protected]
Tono inaianei | Apply now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department 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 received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected].
Applications close on: Monday, 21st July 2025.
