Bail Support Officer - Whangarei

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 Whangarei Service Centre.
• 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.

Bail Support Officers are primarily responsible for preparing in-depth bail proposals and reports for the court. 

If a Defendant is granted bail, Bail Support Service provides support for them to succeed on bail and develop bail support plans for defendants, when they opt-in to the service. Bail Support Officers use a holistic, defendant and whānau centric approach. They work alongside defendants and whanau and defence counsel and utilise community and government social service providers where available. 

 

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.  

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:

• 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.
• Have good 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.
• Be able to write quality reports, that are well structured and well-articulated.
• Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.

 

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 $66,064.00. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.    

 

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.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

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. 

 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

 

Applications Close: Wednesday 18 November 2026

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, 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.