Corrections Officers
2 weeks ago
Corrections Officer - Hawkes Bay Regional 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
About the role | Mō te tūnga
The role of a Āpiha Whare Herehere (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.
**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 or 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
We offer fully paid training, starting with a one-week induction at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison, followed by 5 weeks of training at our National Training Centre in Trentham, Wellington, and then 5 weeks back at Hawkes Bay 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 Hawkes Bay Regional Prison in Hastings.
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
Utu ā-tau | Salary
Starting salary of $65,019. Once in the role we have 4 competency levels where you are able to increase your salary, with the highest being $75,213.
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.
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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