The role
Assist with bail applications
Bail support officers work with individuals, whānau and their legal counsel. They gather relevant information, prepare suitability reports, and identify social needs to be met while on bail.
Motivate positive choices
If bail is granted, bail support officers continue working with individuals and their whānau. They help people to understand their bail conditions and motivate them to take positive steps while on bail – such as seeking help for addiction problems or accessing Work and Income.
Support the wider justice system
Bail support officers support the courts by ensuring they receive timely bail applications that have all the information they need. They also provide the courts with information on people’s progress while on bail, helping judges to make informed decisions.
What you need to know
Salary
Salary range of $65,204 - $82,754
Career progression
Progression opportunities to senior bail support officer, lead bail support officer, or to branch into other areas within Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Time off & hours of work
- 4 weeks annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks after 6 years of service
- Monday to Friday, typically office hours
Training
- 1 week Ara Tika, our induction for new staff at Upper Hutt
- On the job learning, plus five weeks of training within the first six months of the role
Recent stories
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One part of a complex justice system
The Department of Corrections is one part of a larger, complex justice system, which involves a number of agencies that work together.
Moving across different roles at Corrections
With hundreds of different roles across the country, it’s not uncommon for staff at Corrections to start in one role and move across to another.