Hospital Guard

Are you seeking some casual part-time work?
- Do you have prior experience within a security oriented role e.g. Police, Corrections, MOJ etc.
- Based out of Whanganui Prison

“Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini” - My strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
We have a duty of care to all those in our custody. Everyday life brings different challenges and there will be times when the people in our care require more specialist medical intervention outside of our facility, from accident and injury to serious illness and palliative care.
We seek committed individuals to undertake hospital guard duties on an “as and when required” basis - usually at short notice, day or night. Your main focus will be the close supervision and security of individual prisoners while inside a hospital facility. While on duty you will be working alongside a Corrections Officer.
This is a critical role as it allows us the comfort of knowing the safety and security of the community is in capable hands while we focus on operational requirements back in the prison environment.
He kōrero mōu | About you
The person we are looking for will ideally have experience from within other agencies including police, defence, corrections, security or similar to be a successful Hospital Guard. In addition, we are looking people with the following attributes:

- Clear and concise communication skills
- A calm and measured approach, even in a pressured situation
- Strong affinity to adhering to policies and procedures while also maintaining protocols
- The ability to work as a team member as well as independently as required
- Take an objective, non-judgemental approach to prisoners, demonstrating a degree of empathy in upholding rules and regulations
- Hold a current full NZ drivers licence

Working on a casual basis, the successful applicant will possess a flexibility to be available at very short notice. Some travel may be required, for example if a prisoner is transferred to Wellington Hospital. Travel and expenses will be covered in-keeping with policy.
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check, undergo a pre-employment drug test. Full induction and training will be provided.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The hourly rate for this role is $32.46 per hour.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
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.