Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
About this role
Whakatauki | Mihi
‘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.
The Corrections Officer role is about being a great role model and looking for opportunities to engage with people in a positive way, you have the ability to not only change the lives of whaanau but also influence change through your interactions.
He korero mou | About you
- Do you understand the importance of whakapapa?
- Do you have a positive mindset?
- Can you engage with whaanau, haapori, iwi and hapu?
- Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?
- Do you have a passion for working with Wāhine?
If these questions create some curiosity, then we welcome your application!
Ngaa Kawenga| The Role
Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere will
- AARAHI - 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
- HAAPAI - monitor and manage health, safety and behaviours.
- MAHITAHI - work closely with whaanau and other key stakeholders
- MAHI - be able to work 10 or 12 hour shifts
Our Women's Strategy, "Wāhine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou," Wāhine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou Women's Strategy 2021 - 2025 | Department of Corrections sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach.
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following skills, attributes then we welcome your Expression of Interest.
- Ability to engage with all cultures.
- Understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Māori within our unique settings.
- Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
- A fresh critical thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
- Inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take action approach.
- Passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
- Competent using online technology.
- Excellent spoken and written communication.
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 tamariki and their whānau.
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. 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.
Utu Aa-Tau | Salary
Starting salary $67,519, increasing as you achieve national qualifications level 3 ($69,697) and Level 4 ($79,713).
- Night rate (Time and a Quarter)
- Annual shift allowance ($4000)
Ko wai maatou | Who we are
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us by Iwi and conveys the responsibility for those in our care to reach their potential. Our strategy, Hookai Rangi (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi), provides new ways to achieve better outcomes for Maaori, whaanau and communities.
Waikeria Prison and Auckland Regional Women's Correctional Facility supports people from sentencing through to reintegration, providing access to holistic kaupapa Maaori support services that recognise the collective strength and capability of whaanau, hapuu and iwi.
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 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.
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.
Please note, this role will be based at Waikeria Prison working permanently in a Women's unit.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at MahiWaikeria@corrections.govt.nz.
‘Kotahi anoo te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'
‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'