Clinical Inspector

An exciting, impactful opportunity to make a positive difference
- Critical, collaborative and analytical work, within a supportive team
- Based at Whare Whanonga Pono, Penrose, Auckland

‘Mā te titiro me te whakarongo ka puta mai te māramatanga' - By looking and listening, we will gain insight.
The Office of the Inspectorate Te Tari Tirohia works to ensure all people under Corrections' management are treated in a way that is fair, safe, secure and humane.
The Inspectorate is part of the Department of Corrections, but functions independently to ensure objectivity and integrity. The Inspectorate provides critical oversight of the Corrections system and operates under the Corrections Act 2004 and the Corrections Regulations 2005.
For more information on the Inspectorate please visit our website.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
The Clinical Inspector is responsible for providing clinical advice and support across all relevant investigations and inspections completed by the Office of the Inspectorate. The position will work with the Principal Clinical Inspector to provide oversight and monitoring of prison health services, ensuring that appropriate prisoner-centric clinical procedures, systems and quality control processes are developed and maintained across Corrections' sites.
Please note, this role will require regular travel throughout New Zealand, sometimes at short notice and possibly on weekends. A clean, Full New Zealand Driver's Licence is essential.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A health care professional qualification under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act holding a current annual practising certificate.
- A relevant post-graduate qualification is preferred.
- Proven clinical knowledge and quality assurance experience at a senior level.
- Experience working in prisons and/or undertaking inspections or investigations and report writing.
- Experience as a strong team player, who can work independently as well as delivering to individual and/or team deadlines.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The full salary range (85%-120%) is $108,036 - $152,522. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
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.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, 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 whānau.
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.
**Applications close on**: Tuesday the 27th of August 2024.