Location
Otakou
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
July 19, 2026
Job Description
Probation Officer - Dunedin / Ara Whakatika
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.
* Help reduce reoffending and create safer, stronger communities
* Full training, career growth pathway & 5 weeks annual leave
* Build trusted relationships that support rehabilitation and change
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Probation Officers (Āpiha Matakana) play a vital role in supporting people on community-based sentences to make positive changes in their lives. They motivate individuals to comply with the conditions of their sentence and work towards better outcomes.
This role is about connection and collaboration. Probation Officers work alongside whānau and social service agencies to understand each person's rehabilitation needs, assess and manage risk, and link them to the right support networks to reduce the likelihood of re-offending.<...
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.
* Help reduce reoffending and create safer, stronger communities
* Full training, career growth pathway & 5 weeks annual leave
* Build trusted relationships that support rehabilitation and change
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Probation Officers (Āpiha Matakana) play a vital role in supporting people on community-based sentences to make positive changes in their lives. They motivate individuals to comply with the conditions of their sentence and work towards better outcomes.
This role is about connection and collaboration. Probation Officers work alongside whānau and social service agencies to understand each person's rehabilitation needs, assess and manage risk, and link them to the right support networks to reduce the likelihood of re-offending.<...