He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people
Te Ara Whakumua
We're bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of opportunities being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to be on this journey, as 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.
NRCF and Northland District are on a journey of supporting Ara Poutama Aotearoa to be more effective by using kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred approaches. Our journey places tikanga Māori at the heart of all our interactions and with our leaders pivotal in the demonstration of this approach.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
We are after an experienced Leader who will reflect our values, support a positive learning culture and who can build on the foundation of our organisation's strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
As the Deputy General Manager Site Pathways, you will be an inclusive Leader and your role will be accountable for leading and managing the development and delivery of services related to rehabilitation, learning and employment services and opportunities for people in our care.
By leading an integrated and unified approach to service delivery across the range of services we provide, you will support the achievement of our goal of reducing re-offending and safer communities.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
Appointment will be based on Scale C of the Frontline Managers Collective Agreement Step 1 $125,985 – Step 6 $146,297), appointment as per the Collective, is Step 1 with annual progression through to Step 6. Consideration can be given for appointments at Step 2 or higher based on proven skills and experience relevant to the role.
About you | Mōu
By demonstrating visible leadership, you will have the courage, passion and determination to deliver outstanding results, raising the bar for quality practice with a deep understanding, appreciation for, and genuine interest in the issues the tāne in our care face.
Your leadership style will be inclusive and collaborative, and you will be able to clearly demonstrate your passion for building community relationships that maximise rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes and to do this we need a forward-thinking leader who can bring our team on a journey while developing an inclusive organisational culture.
Along with the above we would like to hear from you if you are able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in supporting management in a role requiring business planning, staff management and development, consultation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• An understanding of the factors impacting rehabilitation coupled with an excellent working knowledge of key agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, in the social/justice sectors.
• A commitment to working constructively towards our Hōkai Rangi goals to lower the proportion of Māori in the Corrections system.
• The ability to understand and respect different cultural perspectives, particularly in relation to te ao Māori.
• Commitment to developing staff to improve performance, contribute to culture change and build management capability
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with external agencies and stakeholder groups, taking account of their strategic goals, pressures and priorities
• Key to your success will be proven relationship management skills as the role requires significant community, agency, partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
• Custodial knowledge and or experience for this role would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

Please find attached position description - please note the Deputy General Manager Site Pathways was formerly known as Assistant Prison Director.
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.
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.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, submit your tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) describing your motivation for applying and highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities you believe are essential to your success in this role, as always alignment to our kaupapa and the ability to demonstrate this is what we are looking for.
For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site.
For further information please email northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz
Applications close 8th September 2024