EOI - Corrections Officer - Invercargill at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Southland (Murihiku)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Corrections Officers – Invercargill Prison

Are you interested in becoming a Corrections Officer at Invercargill Prison?

We are currently at our resourcing capacity, however we are accepting Expressions of Interest for opportunities in 2025.

‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini, takimano kee'

‘My strength is not that of my own but that of many.'

Te Tuunga | Job

Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere.

As a Corrections Officer you will be working in a challenging environment supported by a team of experienced professional colleagues. You will engage with people in a positive way and will have the opportunity to not only change the lives of the people in Prison but also whānau by influencing change through your interactions.  You will spend much of your time working within the unit(s) supervising the people in Prison with their daily routines, escorting them around the site to education programmes or other appointments. You will monitor, assess and manage behaviour and safety, help control, and lessen any conflict within the unit(s).

He korero mou | About you

Our team come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which all come together to support the fabric of our mahi and our unique purpose.

If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Corrections Officer:

• A positive mindset
• Ability to engage with whānau, iwi and hapū
• Motivated to make a positive impact in your community.
• Inspired by having the opportunity to change someone's life.
• Be able to work rostered shifts across 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidays.
• Experience within a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environment, while not essential is desirable.

To be eligible you need:

• The right to work in New Zealand or the ability to apply for a valid work visa.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence (or eligible on a Restricted or International Licence)
• To declare any conflicts of interest and previous convictions.   This role is 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.
• Live within 100 km of Invercargill Prison or be prepared to move to meet this requirement.

Utu Aa-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 - Hokai Rangi https://corr.nz/hr

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 southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact: southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received 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.