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.
Corrections Officer 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
If these questions create some curiosity, then this role might be for you.
Ngaa Kawenga| The Role
Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere will
Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako | Skills and experience
If you have the following skills, attributes then we want you.
To be eligible you need:
Utu Aa-Tau | Salary
Starting salary $65,019, increasing as you achieve national qualifications level 3 ($69,697) and Level 4 ($75,213).
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 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.
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.
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 whaanau.
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.'