A good job but management needs improvement
Written by Probation Officer (Current Employee) from Various location on 15 April 2019
I worked in the public safety/justice sectors here and overseas for over 20 years so I know what I'm talking about. Probation in NZ is primarily adminstrative social work and is easy if you are not in a service centre with an large case load. At times.the work is slow.
Probation Officers are expected to do social work and offender compliance which - more... Pros
Work hours, flexiblity of work
Cons
management, role conflict, offenders