- Make a difference to people's lives
- Use your networking and relationship building skills
As part of the Reintegration team you will contribute to reducing re-offending by providing the people in our care with the opportunity to improve their work habits, experiences and skills in order to increase their chances of obtaining sustainable, post-release employment.
If you are a confident and professional communicator, a strong relationship builder and the type of person who believes making a difference counts then this could be your dream role.
About the role | Mo te tunga
Release to Work (RtW) Brokers will take responsibility for managing relationships with external job placement agencies, Employers, Iwi, Community groups, other Government Departments and internal stakeholders.
This role is based at Tongariro Prison, where you will be working with an assigned case load to match the site's reintegrative needs with the work placements.
About you | Mou
Your ability to lead and influence is paramount to your success as you liaise with prison teams and the employers to enforce conditions of release and provide ongoing monitoring of the work placement to ensure issues are resolved and plans are met.
To be successful in this role you will have good negotiation skills, a good understanding of the geographical area and associated employment challenges. The successful person will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of labour market trends, with an ability to match job specifications to prisoner requirements
- Be resilient while remaining solutions focused
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of employers, from government agencies to commercial networks
- Have excellent decision making, professional judgement and risk analysis
- Demonstrate strong planning, organisational and marketing skills
- Have the ability to communicate at all levels both oral and written
It is important that your previous work history demonstrates your commercial acumen and your ability to influence and work successfully with a wide variety of stakeholders.
A full driver's licence is essential as you will be expected to travel in the area in a Department vehicle.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The starting salary for this role is $68,456. Once in the role, salary progression occurs annually. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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.
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 Thursday 26 June 2025.
