Corrections Officer

4 months ago

Southland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' -‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
Corrections Officers work inside our prisons and are responsible for ensuring the security and wellbeing of people serving sentences or on remand. They induct people into their unit, help them to navigate life in prison, and supervise daily routines. By being prosocial role models, our Corrections Officers also play a significant part in creating change and making our communities safer.
With different prisons, the role of a Corrections Officer varies including tasks across specialised units, security levels and site-specific activities. Some of our Officers work in specialised areas such as drug and alcohol treatment units, youth units, Pasifika units, Māori and tikanga focused units, mothers and babies units and special treatments units.
All new officers attend an intensive, fully paid training programme to equip them with necessary skills required for the job. This involves an initial week-long induction at your allocated prison site, five weeks at our National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt, then a further five weeks back on site before graduating. From there the learning journey will be ongoing. Our Corrections Officers are all part of a wider custodial team, and there is plenty of support and guidance available.
We currently have opportunities available at Invercargill Prison.

He kōrero mōu | About you
- Possess solid interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly
- Can operate with high levels of integrity
- Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
- Can operate effectively in a culturally diverse setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Be able to work rostered shifts across a 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidays
- Have a full, clean New Zealand driver licence (or be eligible to obtain one)

If successful, you will be required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check (clean slate does not apply), pre-employment medical, physical and drug testing as a part of the recruitment process.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The starting salary for this position is $65,019 per annum. Once in the role there are opportunities to increase your salary as you achieve national qualifications (Level 3 at $69,697, and Level 4 at $75,213).

**We are also able to offer**:

- 5 weeks annual leave
- $4000 shift allowance per annum, in addition to your salary
- 11 week fully paid training programme
- Clear pathway for career progression and continuous learning and development
- Free parking and on-site gym facilities
- A supportive team-environment
- Rosters provided 12 months in advance so you can plan your leave
- Health and well-being benefits including access to EAP, eye care benefits, health checks and more

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.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
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.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

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