Eoi - Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Prison

4 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

EOI - Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Prison at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)Expressions of Interest - Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Mens Prison We are currently at our resourcing capacity at Rimutaka, however we encourage you to submit an application, to be considered for opportunities in the coming months.
Successful shortlisted applicants will only be contacted once vacancies become available and our recruitment processes recommence. Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive teamFull training provided and ample opportunity for career progression5 weeks annual leave, free parking, and free on-site gym'Kotahi anote kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'–'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Nga 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, Maori 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 Wellington (or regional equivalent), 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 are looking for a diverse range of candidates, from different cultures with varied backgrounds and experience.
We are interested to hear from people who:
Possess solid interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearlyCan operate with high levels of integrityHave excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think criticallyCan operate effectively in a culturally diverse setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o WaitangiBe able to work rostered shifts across a 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidaysHave 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 a-tau | Salary and Benefits The starting salary for this position is $67,519 per annum.
Once in the role there are opportunities to increase your salary as you achieve national qualifications (Level 3 at $72,197, and Level 4 at $77,713).
We are also able to offer:
5 weeks annual leave$4000 shift allowance per annum, in addition to your salary11 week fully paid training programmeClear pathway for career progression and continuous learning and developmentFree parking and on-site gym facilitiesA supportive team environmentRosters provided 12 months in advance so you can plan your leaveHealth and well-being benefits including access to EAP, eye care benefits, health checks and moreAra Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai 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 whanau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******. To apply, please submit your application online including a tailored CV and cover letter.
Your cover letter should describe your motivation for this particular mahi and outline your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities and how these align with the focus areas of a Corrections Officer.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to your success.
To make sure we get to your application quickly and to keep things transparent, please apply directly using the link below.
Just so you know, we handle all applications for Correction Officer roles ourselves and don't use third-party agents.
Please note that applications sent via email will not be considered.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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