Corrections Officers - Whanganui Prison

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Corrections Officer - Whanganui Regional Prison

• We're recruiting for new employees to jump into our 2024 training intakes
• Your opportunity to embark on a challenging and rewarding career!

 Join our Frontline Whānau! 

Ngā kawenga | About the role

The role of a Āpiha Whare Herehere (Corrections Officer) is about influencing offenders to make the right choices, take the right action at the right time and support their pathway towards an offence-free lifestyle. Our Corrections Officers, both men and women, come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of attributes and life experiences with them. In this job your contribution counts, you can have a positive effect on the lives of others and public safety. It's more challenging, more interesting and more rewarding than you can imagine.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

 We are seeking candidates who;

• Are passionate about helping others
• Want to work in a people related role
• Are good role models within their community
• Understand and demonstrate our Departmental Values of Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and Wairua
• Possess skills and experience relevant to working in a varied and challenging environment
• Demonstrate strong integrity and high safety awareness

All candidates are required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check and pre-employment medical, physical and drug testing.

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any and all offences in your application.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be eligible you need:

• The right to work in New Zealand or a work visa with at least 12 months remaining
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence (or eligible on a Restricted with 3 or less months left to obtain Full, or a Full 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

Our prisons operate 24/7 - applicants must be able to work shifts on a rotating roster. 

In line with our Strategy Hōkai Rangi , we are prioritising applications from people who have experience in a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environment and/or a willingness to learn. Please highlight any relevant experience and/or language skills in your application. 

We are an inclusive workplace and offer a wide range of support for candidates through the recruitment process to make our interviews and assessment centres accessible for our candidates.

We are looking for a diverse range of candidates, from different cultures with varied backgrounds and experience.  Our standards are high so should you apply to join us you will undergo a comprehensive selection process that will assess you against our core requirements. 

We offer fully paid training, starting with a one-week induction at Whanganui Regional Prison, followed by 5 weeks of training at our National Training Centre in Trentham, Wellington, and then 5 weeks back at Whanganui prison before graduating. Your learning journey will continue with professional practice and development support, along with a clear pathway to career progression.

In return you'll get opportunities for professional development, promotion and the ability to gain a recognised qualification in Offender Management.

This role is based at Whanganui Prison, however, you may have the opportunity to be based at other site within the Manawatu, Whanganui and Taranaki region. 

Utu ā-tau | Salary

Starting salary of $65,019. Once in the role you have the opportunity to achieve national qualifications of varying levels which increase your salary. Level 3 ($69,697) and Level 4 ($75,213)

You also receive a Variable Shift Allowance in addition to your salary.  

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.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

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. 

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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. 

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.  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.

If you have recently applied for a Corrections Officer role at another of our sites across New Zealand, do not respond to this advertisement. Instead, please phone our Recruitment Team on 0800 437 668 to discuss your application.