Decision Editor

* Provide specialist editing capability to the NZ Parole Board.
* Play a key role in ensuring confidence and certainty in the quality of our NZPB administrative support services.
* Permanent, Full-Time role – located at Prime Property Tower on Lambton Quay.

'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.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (the Department of Corrections) is one of New Zealand's largest government departments.

At its heart, the department is focussed on the pursuit of oranga - the wellbeing of people.

The New Zealand Parole Board (“the Board”) is an independent statutory body and, supported by Ara Poutama, makes public safety decisions about the managed release of long-term offenders.

The Board holds thousands of hearings a year and considers a wide variety of information as part of its decision-making.

Operational and administrative support for the Board is provided by Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
As part of our organisation's ongoing commitment to and transformation of the administrative support function to the Board, we have an opportunity for a permanent Decision Editor to join the team.

Bringing previous communication experience combined with a natural flair for content editing, you'll extend your expertise to the Board by reviewing and analysing decisions post hearing and providing specialist redacting capability to ensure they comply with legal requirements and editing guidelines, ahead of public release.

This extends to holding key accountability over the implications of relevant legislation affecting the Board (Parole Act, Victims Act, Privacy Act and Official Information Act).
A professional yet empathetic communication style will also be invaluable in this role.

You'll be motivated to work with and support our Chairperson, Board members, Operations leadership team and our board Hearing Managers, to ensure the Board meets its statutory responsibility.

You'll also play an important role in reviewing correspondence to victims post hearing, ensuring the information that they receive is timely and clear, and that confidential information is redacted as necessary.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If you're keen to join a unique operations team and expand your expertise within the Justice sector, then we want to hear from you.

Submit your application online and include insight and evidence as to how you meet the below requirements:
* An understanding of the Privacy Act, combined with the ability to quickly understand other relevant acts i.e. Parole Act and the Victims Act.
* Strong written communication and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail.
* A high level of personal integrity combined with experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information.

Ngā painga | The benefits
The midpoint of the salary range is $87,132 and the full range (85%-120%) is $74,063 - $104,559 per annum.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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, 2nd November
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.rostron@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.