• Masterton Community Work Centre
• Part-time permanent position
• Thursday - Sunday 
• 7.30am - 4.30pm
• $23.63 per hour

Based at the Wairarapa / Manawatu District we currently have one part-time permanent part-time vacanciy for the Masterton  Community Work Centre. The successful candidate must be available to work on weekends.

Community Work Supervisors have oversight of work parties with up to 8 people in our care that are subject to a sentence of Community Work.

The type of Community Work undertaken in our communities may include meaningful projects such as (but not limited to):

• Groundwork and maintenance for Marae, churches, schools, and other non-profitable organisations.
• Working with local council and community groups, with work needed on cleaning beaches, bushwalk tracks, community parks and community gardens,
• Working with projects that include planting native trees supporting the work of the Department of Conservation

If you are a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style and you can motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations, then apply now.

We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer.

A full NZ drivers licence including the ability to drive a manual vehicle is essential.   Please note you will need to complete a criminal history check and undertake a pre-employment drug test.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $23.63 per hour / Thursday - Sunday / 7.30am - 4.30pm 

Mō 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 (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi).

COVID-19 vaccination requirements

From 8 December 2021, all people working inside prisons will be required to be fully vaccinated as part of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021. People in prison are some of the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and due to the ease of transmission, extending the Vaccination Order supports the safety and wellbeing of our staff and people in prison.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) 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.