Probation Officers - Waitemata District
Probation Officers play an important role in protecting the public and reducing re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders’ lives.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Department of Corrections
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 - $59,999
Phone: +64-6-417-3417
Fax: +64-7-720-7458
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Detail information about job Probation Officers - Waitemata District. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Change Lives, shape futures
- Passionate about helping keep your community safe?
- Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in to this rewarding role!
Closing Date: Friday 20 July 2018
Location: Waitemata District
Probation Officers play a vital role in making communities safer through the effective management of sentences and orders such as community work, home detention and parole. They play an important role in protecting the public and reducing reoffending by bringing about positive change in offenders’ lives.
As a Probation Officer you’ll work closely with offenders to make sure they’re meeting the conditions of their sentence or order. You’ll assess people and their situations to manage risk, set and maintain boundaries and motivate offenders to make positive changes. This work is carried out in Courts, Prisons, Community Probation Offices and in the community.
You’ll be someone who relates to people from all different backgrounds and cultures - you’ll need resilience, common sense and maturity.
If you’re a solid communicator, computer literate, and have strong written skills, becoming a Probation Officer could be an excellent career choice for you. You’ll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.
As an employer, the Department of Corrections offers personal and professional development, clear career progression and job security.
Work is fulltime, 40 hours per week, on a rostered basis with workdays being from Monday to Saturday.
Please apply online before the closing date of Sunday 20th July 2018. E-mailed applications will NOT be considered.
For the right person, it’s a great career.