Release to Work Broker - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

Release to Work Broker – Spring Hill Corrections Facility 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 offending by providing prisoners with the opportunity to improve their work habits, experiences and skills in order to increase their chances of obtaining sustainable, post‑release employment. About the role Release to Work Brokers take responsibility for managing relationships with external job placement agencies, employers, Iwi, community groups, other government departments and internal stakeholders. This role is based at Spring Hill Corrections Facility where you will be working with approved prisoners to match their reintegrative needs and work skills with employment placements. About you Your ability to lead and influence is paramount to your success as you liaise with prison teams and the employer to maintain conditions of release to work and provide ongoing monitoring of the work placement to ensure issues are resolved and plans are met. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of labour market trends, with an ability to match job specifications to prisoner 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 driver's licence is essential as you will be expected to travel in the area. Benefits The salary range is $70,956 - $91,307 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and addressing 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. Applications close on 12 August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr