Corrections Officer Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Manukau Location

'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. 

Ask those who work in our organisation about what it's like, they will often say; the passion for making a difference is incredible, the work is highly stimulating, and you're exposed to a wide range of challenges and exciting opportunities.

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. 

Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility is based in Manukau, South Auckland and is the only womens prison in Auckland. You will join a dedicated and supportive team managing the well-being, health and safety of the women at our site.  Our facility caters for those on Remand and Sentenced, at all levels of security classification. We also house a purpose-built ‘mothers with babies' unit on-site.  We recognise the women we manage have different needs to men and we have set an approach that will give our women the care, treatment, encouragement, counselling, skills and support required to shape better futures for themselves, their children and their families.

Utu ā-Tau | Salary and Benefits

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:

• 10 weeks fully paid training programme
• Annual shift allowance ($4000)
• Free parking
• Health and well-being benefits including access to EAP, eye care benefits, health checks and more
• Night Rates (Time and a Quarter)
• A stable and long-term career with extensive career opportunities and training and development
• You will thrive working in an environment that incorporates a Te Ao Maori worldview and a Kaupapa Māori approach
• We offer a unique and purposeful role that makes a difference in our community
• Inclusive and diverse work teams where you will experience a strong sense of belonging
• You will complete NZQA qualifications Level 3 & 4 as part of your role
• Full uniform provided

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have new Correction Officer intakes on April 21^st, May 19^th and June 23^rd.

As a Corrections Officer you will be working in a challenging environment where you will be supported by a team of experienced colleagues. As part of your training you will learn how to keep yourself safe within a custodial environment. You will engage with people in a positive way and will have the opportunity to influence change in the lives of whānau.  Using your highly effective communication and relationship building skills, you will assist and influence the women we manage, empowering them to make better choices, take the right actions at the right times and support their individual pathways towards living offence-free lives.

Corrections Officer, He Āpiha Whare Herehere 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 rostered 10- or 12-hour rostered shifts across 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidays

Ngā Korero 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.

• Have 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

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

• You are required to have a full New Zealand driver licence
• Legally able to work fulltime in New Zealand (work visa must have a remaining period of minimum 24 months)

Pre-employment checks are required and include: Drug test, 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 and you will commence training on our CODP (Corrections Officer Development Pathway) which involves an initial week's induction onsite, five 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.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.

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.

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 Officers roles ourselves and don't use third-party agents. Please note that applications sent via email will not be considered.

We encourage you to view our careers site careers.corrections.govt.nz to find out more about the role of Corrections Officer, check out our videos and articles for awesome motivation.  if you have any questions please email our team at northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed within 5-7 days of receiving and interviews held from mid-March 2025

Please note that due to staffing operational needs, female applications will be prioritised.

Applications close Sunday 30th March 2025.