Stabsmitarbeiter:in Direktion Untersuchungsgefängnisse Zürich (UGZ) — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich

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Canton of Zurich Prison and Reintegration Staff Members: in Zurich Prisons of Detention (UGZ) 80 - 100% Prison and Reintegration (JuWe), as part of the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich, is responsible for the execution of penalties and measures as well as the execution of the various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees, the successful social reintegration of people who have committed crimes and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance. The Zurich Detention Centers (UGZ) are one of JuWe’s eight main departments, comprising seven companies with around 700 prison places and around 500 employees. They are responsible for provisional arrest, pre-trial detention and security detention, as well as the premature execution of penalties and measures until transfer to a prison institution. In this way, they fulfil a central function within the Zurich justice system. Immediately or by agreement, we are looking for a committed and initiative personality who supports our head of department with foresight, organizational skills and energy. This is what awaits you

  • You work closely with the director UGZ and support them in advancing, structuring and implementing strategic and operational issues
  • You actively shape the development and development of the UGZ staff and develop tools and foundations that support effective leadership and cooperation.
  • You will quickly familiarize yourself with complex questions, analyze different information and condense them into clear decision-making principles, concepts, reports and presentations.
  • You design and coordinate sessions, retraits and cadre days and ensure that discussions result in concrete decisions and next steps that you actively accompany and drive forward in the implementation.
  • You are a sparring partner: for the director and staff, bring your own perspectives, actively participate in projects and contribute to the further development of the UGZ organizationally and in terms of content. This is you
  • You have completed a university degree (university or FH) and ideally bring experience from a complex organizational environment
  • You can quickly capture complex topics, identify connections and derive clear priorities and next steps
  • You work independently and structured, take responsibility for your topics and keep an overview even if several things are running simultaneously
  • You bring experience in organizational development and know that change not only needs good concepts, but also a good sense of organization and people.
  • Project work is familiar to you. You can structure projects, bring together different participants and consistently promote topics This is what we offer you
  • A versatile and challenging activity in an exciting and not everyday environment
  • Insight into strategic and operational issues of a large public organisation
  • Careful training and support from a dedicated team
  • Attractive training and development opportunities
  • A central workplace in Zurich Altstetten
  • Conditions of employment according to cantonal guidelines And what now? Take the next step in your career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier. Still questions? Nathalie Dorn, Director of UGZ, is happy to answer your technical questions on 043 258 37 09. Questions about the application process are answered by the team Recruitment & Assessment under 043 258 35 83. JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found under Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).

Pensum: 80-100 %

Job details

  • Company: Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
  • Position: Stabsmitarbeiter:in Direktion Untersuchungsgefängnisse Zürich (UGZ)
  • Location: Zürich, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 73'500 - 111'500 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Amministrazione Pubblica
  • Posted on: 2026-09-21
  • Expired on: 2026-09-29

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