Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Prison at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join our Wellington Prison Frontline whānau based at Rimutaka Men's Prison.

This is your opportunity to embark on a challenging and rewarding career, with career development and growth opportunities!

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression
5 weeks annual leave, free parking, and free on-site gym
'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.

Ngā 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, Māori 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.

To learn more about the role you can visit our website at https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/home/corrections-officer/ and we also have a short YouTube video outlining the role which you can watch here: Corrections Officer role explained (youtube.com)

He kōrero mōu | About you 

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 clearly
Can operate with high levels of integrity
Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
Can operate effectively in a culturally diverse setting and have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Be able to work rostered shifts across a 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidays
Have 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 ā-tau | Salary

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 salary
11 week fully paid training programme
Clear pathway for career progression and continuous learning and development
Free parking and on-site gym facilities
A supportive team-environment
Rosters provided 12 months in advance so you can plan your leave
Health and well-being benefits including access to EAP, eye care benefits, health checks and more

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.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai 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 whānau.

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 careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Applications close Sunday 3rd November 2024.