Case Manager - Christchurch Men's Prison
About this role
- Are effective communicators and relationship builders.
- Can motivate and support people to make positive changes.
- Can operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (or a willingness to learn).
- Operate with high levels of integrity.
- Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver licence.
Ngā painga | The benefits
The starting salary for this position is $70,956 - $75,947 per annum. Once in the role there are opportunities to increase your salary over time up to $91,307 per annum.
Mō mātou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for joining the department. Your cover letter should clearly describe your relevant skills and experience and demonstrate how they align with the work of our team and the requirements of the role.
Applications close on: Sunday, 28th June 2026.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
Job details
| Job reference: | APA/1928980 |
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| Location: | Canterbury (Waitaha) |
| Date posted: | 05-Jun-2026 |
| Application close date: | 28-Jun-2026 |
| Attachments: | Case Manager Job Description.pdf (PDF, 80KB) |