Corrections Officer, Northland Region Corrections Facility Department of CorrectionsPolice & Corrections (Government & Defence)Join Our Frontline Whanau and unleash the potential of a Rewarding CareerChange Lives & Shape Futures - embark on a challenging and rewarding careerTransport assistance from Whangarei, Kerikeri and Hokianga (avail for those on 8am - 5pm shift)Know your shifts 12 months in advanceFree onsite parkingMo te tunga | About the roleThe role of a Apiha Whare Herehere (Corrections Officer) is about influencing those in our care 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.Our team come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which all come together to support our mahi and our unique purpose.If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Corrections Officer:Are passionate about helping othersWant to work in a people related roleAre good role models within their communityInspired by having the opportunity to change someone's lifeBe able to work rostered shifts across 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidaysExperience within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, while not essential is desirableDemonstrate strong integrity and safety awarenessUnderstand and demonstrate the Departmental values of the Department- Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and WairuaAlong with your unique skills and perspective we also need you to have the following:Current and full New Zealand driver licence or Restricted Licence with the ability to sit your full licence within the next 6 months.Legally able to work fulltime in New Zealand (work visa must have a remaining period of minimum 12 months)If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your skills and experience don't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.Pre-employment checks are also required and include: Drug test, full Police vetting (Clean Slate Act does not apply), medical assessment, a physical fitness assessment and reference checks.We provide fully paid training, you will commence training on our CODP (Corrections Officer Development Pathway) which involves an initial week's induction onsite, six weeks at our National Learning Centre in Wellington then five weeks back at your site, before graduating and from there, the learning journey will be ongoing.Utu a-Tau | Salary and BenefitsStarting salary $65,019, increasing as you achieve National Qualifications Level 3 ($69,697) and Level 4 ($75,213).Night Rate (Time and a Quarter)We offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, access to Regional Staff Welfare Coordinators, Maori & Pasifika support Networks plus much more.Ko wai matou | Who we areAra 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, whanau, and that of the communities we serve.We currently have full time permanent positions available at Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF).Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) is nestled in the heart of Te Tai Tokerau. On the whenua of Ngati Rangi, NRCF has been operating since it's establishment in 2005. The site is a temporary home for the up to 489 men. NRCF is a site with a strong passion for Rehabilitation and Reintegration, as well as with a strong focus on arts, including whakairo. Established as a facility it seeks to transform the approach towards caring for prisoners via the Hokai Rangi strategy, and the Maori Pathways project. This project seeks to establish a strong kaupapa Maori approach to the work that NRCF undertakes, whilst ensuring a strong focus on risk management and staff safety.To apply, please submit your application online describing your motivation for this particular mahi and outlining your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities which align with the focus areas of these roles. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to your successAll 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 ****** .#J-18808-Ljbffr
