Corrections Officer

2 weeks ago

Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Whakatauki | Mihi

‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini, takimano kē'
‘My strength is not that of my own but that of many.'

Te Tūnga | Job
Corrections Officer, He Āpiha Whare Herehere is about being a great role model and looking for opportunities to engage with people in a positive way, you have the ability to not only change the lives of whānau but also influence change through your interactions.

He kōrero mōu | About you
- Do you understand the importance of whakapapa?
- Do you have a positive mindset?
- Can you engage with whānau, hāpori, iwi and hapu?
- Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?
- How might you feel if you could change someone's life?

If these questions create some curiosity, then this role might be for you.

Ngā Kawenga| The Role
Correction officers will
- ĀRAHI - supervise people's daily routines
- MANAAKI - help people engage in their rehabilitation programme and attend appointments or tangihanga.
- WHAKAKIPAKIPA - motivate and inspire people to make positive changes
- HĀPAI - monitor and manage health, safety and behaviours.
- MAHITAHI - work closely with whānau and other key stakeholders
- MAHI - be able to work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have the following skills, attributes then we want you.
- Ability to engage with all cultures.
- Understand the importance of tikanga and te reo māori within our unique settings.
- Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
- A fresh critical thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
- Inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take action approach.
- Passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
- Competent using online technology.
- Excellent spoken and written communication.

**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.

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 | Who we are
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.
Tongariro Prison supports people from sentencing through to reintegration, providing access to holistic kaupapa Māori support services that recognise the collective strength and capability of whānau, hapū and iwi.

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.

‘Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'

**‘There is only one purpose to our work**: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'

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