OPCAT Inspector: Detention Oversight & Travel Across NZ

Nz Ombudsman; Wellington; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities and专业

Competitive remuneration

Three extra Annual Leave days after 12

Onsite gym and personal trainer

Three paid office holidays between Chr

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Nz Ombudsman is seeking an Inspector OPCAT to monitor and inspect places of detention across New Zealand. You will gather evidence, report findings, and contribute to recommendations as part of a dedicated team working under the Chief Ombudsman.

The role requires regular travel, with a focus on health and disability facilities, prisons, and immigration detention centres, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a legal, medical, social work, cultural, defence, community policing or education field.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Understanding of relevant national and international law, standards and best practice.
• Understanding of key Māori, disability, and other cultural and human rights concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Ombudsman in monitoring, inspecting and reporting on places of detention.
• Carry out inspections, gather evidence and contribute to reports and recommendations.
• Travel across New Zealand with other staff on a regular basis.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Legal and human rights understanding

Interviews and site visits

Cultural competence (Māori, disability

Education

Tertiary qualification in legal, medical, social work, cultural, defence, community policing or education

Job description

Nz Ombudsman is seeking an Inspector OPCAT to monitor and inspect places of detention across New Zealand. You will gather evidence, report findings, and contribute to recommendations as part of a dedicated team working under the Chief Ombudsman.

The role requires regular travel, with a focus on health and disability facilities, prisons, and immigration detention centres, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with standards.