Release to Work Broker

About this role

 

• Make a difference to people's lives
• Use your networking and relationship building skills

As part of the Reintegration team, you will contribute to reducing re-offending by providing the people in our management with the opportunity to improve their work habits, experiences and skills in order to increase their chances of obtaining sustainable, post-release employment.  

If you are a confident and professional communicator, a strong relationship builder and the type of person who believes making a difference counts then this could be your dream role. 

  

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The position of the Release to Work (RTW) Broker is the principal liaison role for managing RTW placements and the monitoring of these placements at site level. The RTW Broker will identify suitable work placements in the community and work with people in our management to maintain, develop or re-establish work skills and habits. You will be pro-actively working with prison leadership and staff to optimise RTW placements. This role will involve extensive networking with community and business groups and employers.

This role will be based at the Regional Admin Building in Trentham and will involve work across both Rimutaka and Arohata Prison. (pool car available for travel)

 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

Your ability to lead and influence is paramount to your success as you liaise with employers and the prison to enforce conditions of release and provide ongoing monitoring of the work placement to ensure issues are resolved and plans are met.

To be successful in this role you will have good negotiation skills, a good understanding of the geographical area and associated employment challenges.  The successful person will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of labour market trends, with an ability to match job specifications to people in our management's requirements
• Be resilient while remaining solutions focused
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of employers, from government agencies to commercial networks
• Have excellent decision making, professional judgement and risk analysis
• Demonstrate strong planning, organisational and marketing skills
• Have the ability to communicate at all levels both oral and written

It is important that your previous work history demonstrates your commercial acumen and your ability to influence and work successfully with a wide variety of stakeholders.

A full New Zealand driver's licence is essential as you will be expected to travel in the area in a Department vehicle.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right. As a result, we may not be able to support visa applications for this role.

 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this position is $68,456 - $88,648. Once in the role salary is anniversary-based progression. 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 (https://corr.nz/hr).

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. 

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz

 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact: LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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 on: Thursday 22^nd May 2025

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 or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.