Custodial Services Director: Safer, High-Performance Prisons

Department of Corrections NZ; Tongariro; On-site; NZD 169,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ seeks an exceptional General Manager Custodial to lead safe, humane and high-performing custodial services across the prison network. You will drive strategic and operational performance at site and system levels, embed Te Tiriti obligations, and champion inclusive leadership and wellbeing.

You will work with iwi, hapū and partners to reduce re-offending, improve safety, and promote rehabilitation and reintegration, with a strong focus on equity for Māori within the

Qualifications

• Strategic, resilient leader with experience in high-risk environments.
• Deep knowledge of custodial or justice sector operations.
• Proven capability in people leadership, change, culture transformation and performance delivery.
• Advanced relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori and inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial operations and set strategic direction across the network.
• Oversee planning, financial management and infrastructure for services.
• Drive safety, rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives and manage operational risk.
• Build and lead high-performing leadership teams and foster a culture of safety and excellence.

Skills

Custodial leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Te ao Māori inclusive leadership

Education

CIMS Level 4 Qualification

NZSIS security clearance

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Department of Corrections NZ seeks an exceptional General Manager Custodial to lead safe, humane and high-performing custodial services across the prison network. You will drive strategic and operational performance at site and system levels, embed Te Tiriti obligations, and champion inclusive leadership and wellbeing.

You will work with iwi, hapū and partners to reduce re-offending, improve safety, and promote rehabilitation and reintegration, with a strong focus on equity for Māori within the