Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About this role
Join our Frontline Whanau!
Planning for multiple future vacancies
Change Lives, Shape Futures- embark on a challenging and rewarding career
About you | Mou
We are seeking candidates who:
Are passionate about helping others
Who want to work in a people related role
Are good role models within their community
Understand and demonstrate the Departmental values of the Department- Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and Wairua
Possess skills and experience relevant to working in a varied and challenging environment
Demonstrate strong integrity and safety awareness
About the role | Mo te tunga
The role of a Corrections Officer is about influencing offenders to make the right choices, take the right action at the right time and support their pathway towards an offence-free lifestyle. Our Corrections Officers, both men and women, come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of attributes and life experiences with them. In this job your contribution counts, you can have a positive effect on the lives of others and public safety. It's more challenging, more interesting and more rewarding than you can imagine.
To be eligible you need:
A current full New Zealand driver licence
The legal right to work in New Zealand for a minimum 24 Months
The ability to pass a full drug test and medical assessment
Approval of any declared convictions or conflicts of interest in accordance with the Corrections delegations policy
We are looking for a diverse range of candidates, from different cultures with varied backgrounds and experience. Our standards are high so should you apply to join us you will undergo a comprehensive selection process that will assess you against our core requirements. You'll then complete a residential eleven week initial training course. In return you'll get opportunities for professional development, promotion and the ability to gain a qualification in offender management.
Starting salary of $54,793 increasing to $57,432 after initial training.All candidates are required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check and pre-employment medical, physical and drug testing.
Note: The Criminal History Check isExemptfrom The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.
Mo matou | 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 care to reach their potential. Our strategy, Hokai 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 outcomes for Maori, whanau and communities.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To apply, submit yourtailored CV and a cover letter (PDF)describing your motivation for wanting to join Ara Poutama and highlighting your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities essential to this role.
It is an exciting time and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site. If you want to find out more about a career with us, visitcareers.corrections.govt.nzor email our team **********
