Casual Hospital Guard - Ashburton at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Looking for casual, part‑time work? Immediate start
• Have experience in security-focused roles (e.g., Police, Corrections, Ministry of Justice)?
• Based in Ashburton

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We need reliable people to provide safe, secure supervision of prisoners receiving medical care in hospital. This casual role is “as needed” and can be at short notice, day or night, with shifts being up to 12 hours at a time.

You'll work alongside a Corrections Officer to ensure the safety of the prisoner, hospital staff, and the public. Your role helps us maintain community safety while we manage operations back at the prison.

You'll need to complete a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug test. Full training and induction are provided.

Mōu | About you

We're looking for people with experience in Police, Defence, Corrections, Security, or similar fields.

You will also bring:

• Clear, confident communication
• A calm, steady approach under pressure
• Strong adherence to policies and procedures
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A fair, respectful, and non‑judgemental attitude toward prisoners
• A full NZ driver licence
• The right to work in NZ for at least the next 24 months

This is a casual role, so you need to be available at short notice. Some travel may be required, with costs covered according to policy.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $33.66 per hour. 

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Tuesday 17th February 2026.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.