Corrections Officer

4 months ago


Southland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join our Frontline Whānau
- Free onsite parking
- Know your shift 12 months in advance
- Opportunity to make a difference

He kōrero mōu | About you
- Are passionate about helping others
- Who want to work in a front facing role with offenders
- Are good role models within their community
- Understand and demonstrate Ara Poutama - Aotearoa values - Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and Wairua
- Can work confidently in a varied and challenging environment
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, integrity and safety awareness

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.
If you are interested in learning more about the role, our team and our recruitment process, you are welcome to come along to our Careers Information Evening at Invercargill Prison Visits Hall, Monday 22nd May, 6 pm - 8 pm.

**To be eligible you need**:

- The right to work in New Zealand or a work visa with at least 12 months remaining
- This role requires you to do shift work across a 24/7 roster
- A full New Zealand Driver Licence (or eligible on an 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 ability test.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
Starting salary of $59,519. Once in the role we have 4 competency levels where you are able to increase your salary with the highest being $69,363.
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.
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.


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