Case Manager - Canterbury

About this role

 

 

• Join a dedicated and supportive team that supports people in prison
• Work for an organisation that makes a real difference 
• Rewarding and challenging role with 20 weeks initial training pathway

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

 

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are currently looking for Case Managers to join our dedicated team at our prisons here in Canterbury. As a Case Manager, you will provide specialist, end-to-end management of people serving sentences as they work through programmes aimed at addressing rehabilitation and reintegration needs. The role includes all facets of case management from initial assessment, needs identification, case planning, and partnering with external agencies and the whānau of those in our care to support rehabilitation.

Case Managers lead rehabilitation and reintegration by using a person-centric approach. By focusing on the wellbeing of the person, you will help reduce the chances of them returning to past behaviour and help them to make better choices for the future.

As a part of this recruitment, we will be looking to fill a position at Christchurch Women's Prison where we've been working hard to better serve the unique needs of women. Our Women's Strategy, Wāhine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou, sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. If you wish to be considered for this vacancy it is important that you are comfortable engaging with pregnant women, mothers with babies, and their families. Please let us know in your cover letter if you have a specific preference to work at a male or a female prison site.  

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday -Friday.

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal future Case Managers are those who can align with our Hōkai Rangi strategy and have clear motivations for applying for the role. In addition to demonstrating your relevant skills and experience, please let us know your ‘why' in your cover letter and what's led you to apply for this role!

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience in case management and/or rehabilitation and reintegration practices.
• Strong written skills including the ability to prepare written reports.
• Effective relationship building and communication skills.
• An ability to 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).
• Can operate with high levels of integrity.
• Have a full, clean New Zealand driver licence.

A background or qualification in rehabilitative services, psychology, social work, or another related field is desirable, but not essential.

 

Ngā painga | The benefits

As of 1st July 2025, the starting salary for this position is $70, 956 - $75, 947 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. 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, 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: Sunday 6th July 2025.

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.