EOI - Corrections Officer - Invercargill About this role 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.
'My strength is not that of my own but that of many.
' Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere. 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 in a positive way and have the opportunity to not only change the lives of the people in prison but also 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, help 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. Be able 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 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.
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 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, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******.
If you have any questions please contact: ****** 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.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
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