Bail Support Officer - Manukau

About this role

• An exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is making a positive difference in your community.
• You will be joining the Manukau team.
• Full-time, permanent position available.

 

Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi | There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people. 

 

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The Bail Support Service has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals.

If granted, Bail Support Service provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail. Bail Support Officers use a holistic, defendant and whānau centric approach. They work alongside defendants and whanau and with defence counsel and a range of community and government social service providers. Bail Support Officers are responsible for preparing in-depth bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants.

 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

We're looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference for defendants and their whānau and are comfortable working in an often dynamic and fast paced environment.

You'll be motivated and willing to learn, adaptable and a team player. You will have strong academic report writing skills and be confident analysing information and making robust assessments.  

If you think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply. 

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful you'll:

• Have experience writing quality reports, that are well structured and well-articulated.
• Be able to assess and analyse information and make informed decisions and assessments
• Have a high level of attention to detail, be able to gather a wide range of information and demonstrate sound professional decision making.
• Be a highly motivated problem solver with excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.
• Be a team player, with great communication skills, initiative and drive.
• Be non-judgemental, and see potential in people, as well as help them use their strengths to make positive life choices.
• Work across many social, cultural and ethnic communities to effect positive change.

To be considered for this role, you must have a current Full New Zealand Drivers Licence.

 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this role is $66,064. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.    

 

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, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

 

Applications close on: Friday 09th October 2026

 

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.