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Offer: Regional Advisor Pacific:Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionRegional Advisor Pacific»Vacancy Number: APA/1569391»Closing Date: 31-Oct-2021 »Job location: Waikato »Recruitment Contact: – careers@corrections.govt.nz About the Job?Kotahi an? te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi’There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.’one purpose to our work ‘o le ala i le pule o le tautua’ The pathway to leadership abilities is through service’ Ara Poutama Aotearoa - The Department of Corrections. At its heart, the department is focused on the pursuit of oranga - the wellbeing of people. M? m?tou |About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us by Iwi and conveys the responsibility we have to support and guide those in our management to reach their potential.Our strategy, H?kai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5), provides a clear direction of travel – one that builds on the good things that are already happening, and, most importantly, how we can innovate to find new ways of doing things to achieve better results for M?ori, wh?nau and our communities. Pasifika men in prison make up 12% of the incarcerated population, but only 8.4% of the total population in Aotearoa (Statistics New Zealand, 2018). This disproportionate representation illustrates the importance of our mahi that meets the specific needs of Pasifika offenders. M? te t?nga |About the function The Regional Adviser Pacific provides sound support, guidance and advice at regional level to enhance the quality of services forPasifika men & women in our care, and to build relationships with Pasifika communities in order to empower them in coveringPasifika offenders’ rehabilitation and reintegration needs. This is a compensateing function which supports our region working alongside the senior leadership abilities team providing support for our people by reviewing offender services for their effectiveness, and developing and sustaining relationships with service providers and other agencies/groups that contribute to the achievement of positive results for Pasifika peoples. The scope is diverse and will see you building strong relationships to encourage the participation of Pasifika churches, families (aiga/kainga) and communities in covering the needs ofPasifika men & women in our care. By building these networks and relationships this will enhance working relationships between Pasifika communities and the local/regional rehabilitation and reintegration services we provide. Ng? p?kenga me ng? wheako | expertise and practice This is a very important function for our region and as such, your kete (kato/ato) will be full with a mixture of expertise, practices and knowledge to offer which will include: » Demonstrated knowledge of, and leadership abilities in,Pasifika issues » A good knowledge of cultural protocols and processes withinPasifika communities, and of Pasifika community structures and dynamics. » practice in working with, or within, government agencies » Good standing within the Pasifika community and well-developed networks » An knowledge of the diversities and complexities facingPasifika peoples, and the needs ofPasifika communities in relation to the work of the Department. » An knowledge of the Department’s values, strategic goals and strategic direction in relation to Pasifika peoples » A high degree of integrity and the capability to self-manage and maintain personal and professional standards » Good command of English and one or morePasifika language(s) » Proven communication and presentation expertise » Proven research, analytical, and report-writing expertise Tono in?ianei | Apply Now This is a very unique but compensateing function; we’re looking for people who are passionate about the rehabilitation of ourPasifika brothers and journey with us to work alongside our people and communities. To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter describing your background and why you feel that this would be a compensateing function for you! We would love to hear your story. Applications close Sunday 31st October 2021. 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 . How to submit the application:Applications close Sunday 31st October 2021. APPLY HERE.Skills:
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