Eoi - Corrections Officers - Manawatu Prison

3 weeks ago


Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Expressions of Interest - Corrections Officer - Manawatu Prison
- Help to shape futures & make a difference in peoples lives
- Embark on a challenging and rewarding career
- Free onsite parking & brand new staff facilities including gym

Join our Frontline Whānau
Ngā kawenga | About the role
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.
He kōrero mōu | About you
- Are passionate about helping others
- Want to work in a people related role
- Are good role models within their community
- Understand and demonstrate our Departmental Values of Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and Wairua
- Possess skills and experience relevant to working in a varied and challenging environment
- Demonstrate strong integrity and high safety awareness

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
**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 with 3 or less months left to obtain Full, or a Full 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

Our prisons operate 24/7 - applicants must be able to work shifts on a rotating roster.
We offer fully paid training, starting with a one-week induction at Manawatu Prison, followed by 5 weeks of training at our National Training Centre in Trentham, Wellington, and then 5 weeks back at Manawatu Prison before graduating. Your learning journey will continue with professional practice and development support, along with a clear pathway to career progression.
In return you'll get opportunities for professional development, promotion and the ability to gain a recognised qualification in Offender Management.
This role is base at Manawatu Prison.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
Starting salary of $67,519. Once in the role you have the opportunity to achieve national qualifications of varying levels which increase your salary. Level 3 ($72,197) and Level 4 ($77,713)
You also receive a Variable Shift Allowance in addition to your salary.
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.
Things to know
Pre-employment checks are part of our process and include a drug test, full disclosure criminal conviction check (Clean Slate Act does not apply), a medical assessment, a physical fitness assessment, and reference checks.
This is an expression of interest advert - meaning you will be assessed and placed through the recruitment process but may not start in the role until later in 2024 when positions become available.



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