PROBATION OFFICER Job at Department of Corrections, Auckland, Rodney & North Shore
- Location:
- Auckland
- Rodney & North Shore
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Police & Corrections
TEAMWORK. VARIETY. CHALLENGE.
Probation Officers play a vital role in making communities safer.By effectively managing sentences and orders such as community work, home detention and parole, Probation Officers aim to minimise risk of further harm.
As a Probation Officer youll work closely with offenders to make sure theyre meeting the conditions of their sentence or order. Youll assess people and their situations to manage risk, set and maintain boundaries and motivate offenders to make positive changes.
Youll be someone who relates to people from all different backgrounds and cultures – youll need resilience, common sense and maturity.
If youre a solid communicator, computer literate, and have strong written skills, becoming a Probation Officer could be an excellent career choice for you. Youll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.
Vacancy NumberCPSNR 1500
Applications close Sunday, 21 August 2011.
To find out more about this position, or to apply please visit our website and refer to the relevant vacancy number.