Case Manager

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ngā kawenga | About the role

As a Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi (Case Manager) for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, you will provide specialist, end-to-end management of those serving sentences as they work through programmes aimed at addressing rehabilitation and reintegration needs. The role includes all facets of case management from initial assessment, needs identification, case planning, and partnering with external agencies and the whānau of those in our care to support rehabilitation.

Case Managers lead rehabilitation and reintegration by using a person-centric approach. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour and help them to make better choices for a crime free future.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

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 the most appropriate treatment and programmes are matched to meet these needs.

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience in case management and/or rehabilitation and reintegration practices
• Strong written skills including the ability to prepare written reports
• Effective relationship building and communication skills
• An ability to motivate and support prisoners to make positive changes
• Can operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Can operate with high levels of integrity
• Have a full, clean New Zealand driver licence
• A background or qualification in rehabilitative services, psychology, social work, or another related field is desirable, but not essential.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary for this position starts at $65,956 per annum. Once in the role there is a framework where you are able to increase your salary over time up to $86,066 per annum.

Ko wai mātou | 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, whānau, 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

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 whānau. 

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

Tono ināianei | 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. 

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 whānau.  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 careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Applications closed on 29 May 2024 and the assessment for the role will be held on 19 June 2024.