EOI - Corrections Officer - Invercargill Department of Corrections NZ – Invercargill, South Island
$67,519 - $67,519 a year
11 days ago, from Department of Corrections
Corrections Officers – Invercargill Prison
Are you interested in becoming a Corrections Officer at Invercargill Prison?
We are currently at our resourcing capacity; however, we are accepting Expressions of Interest for opportunities in 2025.
As a Corrections Officer, you will be working in a challenging environment supported by a team of experienced professional colleagues. You will engage with people positively and have the opportunity to change the lives of the people in prison and their whanau by influencing change through your interactions. You will spend much of your time working within the unit(s), supervising the people in prison with their daily routines, escorting them around the site to education programmes or other appointments. You will monitor, assess, and manage behaviour and safety, helping control and lessen any conflict within the unit(s).
If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Corrections Officer:
A positive mindset
Ability to engage with whanau, iwi, and hapu
Motivated to make a positive impact in your community
Inspired by having the opportunity to change someone's life
Ability to work rostered shifts across a 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidays
Experience within a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment, while not essential, is desirable
To be eligible, you need:
The right to work in New Zealand or the ability to apply for a valid work visa
A full New Zealand Driver Licence (or eligible on a Restricted or International Licence)
To declare any conflicts of interest and previous convictions. This role is 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
Live within 100 km of Invercargill Prison or be prepared to move to meet this requirement
The starting salary for this position is $67,519 per annum. Once in the role, there are opportunities to increase your salary as you achieve national qualifications (Level 3 at $72,197, and Level 4 at $77,713).
We are also able to offer:
5 weeks annual leave
$4000 shift allowance per annum, in addition to your salary
11-week fully paid training programme
Clear pathway for career progression and continuous learning and development
Free parking and on-site gym facilities
A supportive team environment
Rosters provided 12 months in advance so you can plan your leave
Health and well-being benefits including access to EAP, eye care benefits, health checks, and more
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 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.
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 the collective talent in our whanau.
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; we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
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.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
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