The role
Guide and motivate others
Community work provides the opportunity for offenders to give back to the community and gain new work skills. You’ll play a key role in this, through being a positive role model and coaching the skills required for the project.
Make a difference in your community
Community work supervisors support people on community work sentences to contribute to meaningful projects for not-for-profit organisations including schools, Department of Conservation, councils, maraes, and churches.
Manage and supervise
Supervising work parties of around 8 people, our community work supervisors gain valuable skills in managing people. They have a people-orientated approach with the ability to motivate and encourage, while enforcing the rules.
What you need to know
Time off
4 weeks annual holidays after 1 years’ service, increasing to 5 weeks after six years continuous service
Salary
Salary range of $62,048 - $66, 027
Hours of work
Rostered 9 hour shifts between Monday to Sunday
Career development and training
Induction in Upper Hutt, then on the job training
Progression opportunities to Senior Community Work Supervisor
Skills and experience
Full New Zealand Driver Licence
Good relationship management skills and able to deal with immediate safety risks
Environment
Working across the local community on different projects
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