Deputy General Manager - Custodial, Waikeria

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you consistently demonstrate our values within your work: Wairua, Whanau, Manaaki, Kaitiaki and Rangatira?
• Be effective in helping reduce re-offending & making our communities safer
• Contribute to culture change and build management capability

Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi | There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The primary purpose of the Deputy General Manager – Custodial is to support the General Manager at Waikeria Prison in championing and implementing national and regional initiatives designed to develop a one-team approach on-site, violence reduction, staff safety and ensure a consistent approach to prison management and reducing re-offending. The position has direct reports and provides leadership, guidance and support for these managers; will take the lead on the majority of performance and disciplinary matters within custodial units; and is designated to stand in for the General Manager in his absence.  

We are after an experienced Leader who will reflect our values, support a positive, learning culture and who can build on the foundation of our organisation's strategy - Hōkai Rangi.  As the Deputy General Manager, you will be inclusive Leader your role will be accountable for leading and managing the development and delivery of services related to rehabilitation, learning and employment services and opportunities for people in our care. 

Additionally, this position could possibly operate as part of a rotating opportunity with the Deputy General Manager – Site Pathways role. This allows for the individual to gain experience and contribute to both the custodial and site pathways functions, further developing leadership skills and providing a broader perspective on prison operations.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

By demonstrating visible leadership, you will have the courage, passion and determination to deliver outstanding results, raising the bar for quality practice with a deep understanding, appreciation for, and genuine interest in the issues the people in our care face.

Your leadership style will be inclusive and collaborative, and you will be able to clearly demonstrate your passion for building community relationships that maximise rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes and to do this we need a forward-thinking leader who can bring our team on a journey while developing an inclusive organisational culture.

Along with the above we would like to hear from you if you are able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in supporting management in a role requiring business planning, staff management and development, consultation, communication, and relationship management skills
• An understanding of the factors impacting rehabilitation coupled with an excellent working knowledge of key agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, in the social/justice sectors
• A commitment to working constructively towards our Hōkai Rangi goals to lower the proportion of Māori in the Corrections system
• The ability to understand and respect different cultural perspectives, particularly in relation to te ao Māori
• Commitment to developing staff to improve performance, contribute to culture change and build management capability
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with external agencies and stakeholder groups, taking account of their strategic goals, pressures and priorities
• Key to your success will be proven relationship management skills as the role requires significant community, agency, partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Custodial knowledge and or experience for this role would be advantageous but is not a requirement

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary applicable for this position is Scale C of the Frontline Managers Collective.

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 (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 careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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

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. 

Applications close on: Wednesday 22 January 2025

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.