Corrections Officer - Waikeria at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Waikato Great work stories!
Dynamic and ever changing work environment
Opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives
We are seeking candidates who:
Are passionate about helping othersWho want to work in a front facing role with offendersAre good role models within their communityUnderstand and demonstrate Ara Poutama - Aotearoa values - Whanau, Kaitiaki, Rangatira, Manaaki and WairuaCan work confidently in a varied and challenging environmentDemonstrate strong communication skills, integrity and safety awarenessNga kawenga |About the role The role of a 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.
For more information see attached job description and explore our careers page https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/home/corrections-officer/
To be eligible you need: The right to work in New Zealand or the ability to apply for a valid work visa.This role requires you to do shift work across a 24/7 rosterA full New Zealand Driver Licence (or eligible on an International Licence)To declare any conflicts of interest and previous convictions. Exempt from Clean Slate and all conviction history is releasedThe ability to pass a drug testBe medically fit for employment and complete a medical assessment and physical ability test.In line with our Strategy Hokai Rangi , we are prioritising applications from people who have experience in a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment and/or a willingness to learn. Please highlight any relevant experience and/or language skills in your application.
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 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 six weeks back at Waikeria, before graduating and starting your 4 week mentoring period, the learning journey will be ongoing. In return you'll get opportunities for professional development, promotion and the ability to gain a qualification in offender management. 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 offences (even outside 7 years) in your application. Starting salary $67,519, increasing as you achieve national qualifications level 3 ($69,697) and Level 4 ($75,213).
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, whanau, 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 whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi) .
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.
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 ******. Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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