Corrections Officer, Northland Region Corrections

3 days ago


Northland, New Zealand Department of Corrections Full time

**About the Job**:
**He kōrero mōu | About you**
- Are passionate about helping others
- Who want to work in a people related role
- Are good role models within their community
- Understand and demonstrate the Departmental values of the Department
- Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and Wairua
- Possess skills and experience relevant to working in a varied and challenging environment
- Demonstrate strong 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.

For more information, please go to our careers page

To be eligible you need:

- A current full New Zealand Driver Licence or Restricted with the ability to sit your Full licence within the next 6 months
- To be legally able to work fulltime in New Zealand (work visa must have a remaining period of minimum 12 months)
- The ability to pass a full drug test and medical assessment
- Approval of any declared convictions or conflicts of interest in accordance with the Corrections delegations policy

**Utu ā-tau | Salary**
- Starting salary $59,519, increasing as you achieve National Qualifications Level 3 ($64,197) and Level 4 ($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.

Currently we have opportunities available at **Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) for both Part time & Full-time hours.**

Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) is nestled in the heart of Te Tai Tokerau. On the whenua of Ngati Rangi, NRCF has been operating since it's establishment in 2005. The site is a temporary home for the up to 489 men who reside within the walls. NRCF is a site with a strong passion for Rehabilitation and Reintegration, as well as with a strong focus on arts, including whakairo. Established as a facility it seeks to transform the approach towards caring for prisoners via the Hokai Rangi strategy, and the Maori Pathways project. This project seeks to establish a strong kaupapa Maori approach to the work that NRCF undertakes, whilst ensuring a strong focus on risk management and staff safety.

**How to Apply**

To apply, please submit your** CV and a cover letter **describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.



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