Correction Officer Tongariro Prison

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Whakatauki | Mihi
'Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini, takimano kee'
'My strength is not that of my own but that of many.'

Te Tuunga | Job
Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere.

The Corrections Officer role is about being a great role model and looking for opportunities to engage with people in a positive way.

In this role, you will have the ability to not only change the lives of whaanau but also influence change through your interactions.

He korero mou | About you

  • Do you understand the importance of whakapapa?
  • Do you have a positive mindset?
  • Can you engage with whaanau, haapori, iwi and hapu?
  • Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?
  • How might you feel if you could change someone's life?
If these questions create some curiosity, then this role might be for you.
This opportunity is for our Tongariro Prison site.

Ngaa Kawenga| The Role
Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere will

  • AARAHI supervise people's daily routines
  • MANAAKI help people engage in their rehabilitation programme and attend appointments or tangihanga.
  • WHAKAKIPAKIPA motivate and inspire people to make positive changes
  • HAAPAI monitor and manage health, safety and behaviours.
  • MAHITAHI work closely with whaanau and other key stakeholders
  • MAHI be able to work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following skills and attributes, then we want you.

  • Ability to engage with all cultures.
  • Understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Maaori within our unique settings.
  • Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
  • A critical thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
  • Inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take action approach.
  • Passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
  • Competent using online technology.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication.

To be eligible you need:

  • The right to work in New Zealand or a work visa with at least 12 months remaining
  • A full New Zealand Driver Licence (or eligible on a Restricted or International Licence)
  • To declare any conflicts of interest and previous convictions. Exempt from Clean Slate and all conviction history is released
  • The ability to pass a drug test
  • Be medically fit for employment and complete a Medical Assessment and Physical Readiness Assessment.
Utu Aa-Tau | Salary
The starting salary for this role is $65,019. This salary will increase as you achieve national qualifications Level 3 ($69,697) and Level 4 ($75,213).

Ko wai maatou | Who we are

Tongariro Prison supports people from sentencing through to reintegration, providing access to holistic kaupapa Maaori support services that recognise the collective strength and capability of whaanau, hapu and iwi.


To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit

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