Lead Bail Support Officer - Manukau Central, Auckland

About this role Lead Bail Support Officer, Bail Support Services– Permanent Full-Time position A new and exciting opportunity to make a positive difference Permanent full-time role based out of Manukau Central managing Bail Support Service (BSS) Papakura-Franklin. '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.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 .Hōkai Rangi builds on the good things that are already happening and finds innovative ways to achieve better outcomes with Māori. The change is focused on uplifting the wellbeing of people in our care and their whānau. Mō te tūnga | About the role This is a unique opportunity to be involved inthe implementation of a new national Bail Support Service. The Pre-Trial Service Programme is designing a new national Bail Support Service to improve public safety and achieve better outcomes across the justice sector. The service will take learnings from the High Impact Innovation Programme's Bail Support Services pilot, which has operated in Greater Wellington, Christchurch, Manukau and Kaitaia since 2018.The Bail Support Service seeks to help those who are remanded, or at risk of being remanded in custody, to apply for and maintain bail while making positive changes early in the justice system process. Support is provided to defendants and their whānau to address un-met social needs, across prison, court, and community settings. At sentencing, Bail Support Services provide information to the Court around the defendant's progress on bail to assist the Judge in making sentencing decisions.We're looking for someone to lead a team of Bail Support Officers in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment. People who're passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whānau. To be successful in this position you will need to thrive on influencing change. You will have a good working knowledge of the justice sector processes and will be comfortable managing operational requirements in a complex environment.Well-developed relationship management skills are essential as the role requires significant internal, community and stakeholder engagement. Also pivotal for this role will be your ability to take Ara Poutama Aotearoa and Justice Sector strategies and create operational actions for the team to deliver.You will have direct influence across a range of areas and will be responsible for and need to demonstrate an ability to: Establish, lead, coach, motivate, influence and build resilience in teams of Bail Support Officers Develop and build the professional capability of Bail Support Officers and ensure quality decisions and outcomesCreate a high performing team and lead them in their performance Identify and engage with external stakeholders Take initiative by being a self-starter and motivated worker Have a drive and desire to improve To apply, submit your tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for wanting to join Ara Poutama and highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities essential to this role.It is an exciting time, 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. Job ad closes on Wednesday, 28 th May 2025 For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz oremail our team at #J-18808-Ljbffr