Corrections Officer

‘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.'

• Do you have the passion for making a difference?
• The work is highly stimulating, and you're exposed to a wide range of challenges and exciting opportunities
• On the job paid training and annual salary progression

Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and conveys the responsibility for those in our care to reach their potential and our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

• You will be working in a challenging environment supported by a team of experienced professional colleagues.
• In the role 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.
• As a CO 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.
• Monitor, assess and manage behaviour and safety, help control, and lessen any conflict within the unit(s).

He kōrero mōu | 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

Relevant experience within a people focussed role ie Security, Police, Military, Healthcare or similar where you have built an understanding of how to facilitate positive outcomes for others.

Along with your unique skills and perspective we also need you to have the following:

• Current and full New Zealand driver licence or Restricted Licence with the ability to sit your full licence within the next 3 months.
• The legal right to work in New Zealand or a Work Visa with at least 24 months remaining.

Pre-employment checks are also required and include: full disclosure criminal conviction check (Clean Slate Act does not apply), medical assessment, a physical fitness assessment and reference checks.

We provide fully paid training, you will commence training on our CCL (Custodial Core Learning) which involves an initial week's induction onsite, six weeks at our National Learning Centre in Wellington then six weeks back at your site, before graduating and from there, the learning journey will be ongoing.

Utu ā-Tau | Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary $70,019, increasing as you achieve National Qualifications Level 3 ($74,697) and Level 4 ($80,213)
• Night Rate (Time and a Quarter)
• Annual shift allowance ($4000)

We offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, access to Regional Staff Welfare Coordinators, Maori & Pasifika support Networks plus much more.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit your application online, including a CV and Cover Letter describing your motivation for this particular mahi and outlining 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.

Only one application per candidate required to apply for a Corrections Officer role - Please do not create additional profiles to apply for more than one Corrections Officer position. We will call you to have a chat with you about your preferred location.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

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