Corrections Officer - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

Department of Corrections NZ; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night rate

Annual shift allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is seeking Corrections Officers to work in a challenging environment, supervising individuals in Prison and supporting their daily routines and safety. The role involves engaging with people and whānau, with opportunities to influence outcomes through interactions.

Rostered shifts 24/7, including weekends and public holidays, with on-going training and salary progression as you achieve qualifications. Competitive remuneration and supportive networks are provided.

Qualifications

• A positive mindset and a proactive approach to working with people.
• Ability to engage with whānau, iwi and hapū in a respectful manner.
• Experience or interest in preventing conflicts and promoting safety.
• Experience in a people‑focussed role such as security, healthcare or law enforcement.
• Reliability and commitment to duty and teamwork.
• Commitment to community service and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners within unit(s) during daily routines.
• Escort residents to education programmes and appointments.
• Monitor and assess behaviour, de‑escalate conflicts and maintain safety.
• Support overall safety and wellbeing of staff and inmates through collaboration.

Skills

Positive mindset

People engagement

Conflict prevention

Whānau engagement

Reliability

Community service

Job description

‘Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'Do you have the passion for making a difference?The work is highly stimulating, and you're exposed to a wide range of challenges and exciting opportunitiesOn the job paid training and annual salary progression

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and conveys the responsibility for those in our care to reach their potential and our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve.

Ngā kawenga |About the role

You will be working in a challenging environment supported by a team of experienced professional colleagues. In the role you will engage with people in a positive way and will have the opportunity to not only change the lives of the people in Prison but also whānau by influencing change through your interactions. As a CO 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. Monitor, assess and manage behaviour and safety, help control, and lessen any conflict within the unit(s).

He kōrero mōu |About you

Our team come from a variety of background and life experiences which all come together to support the fabric of our mahi and our unique purpose.

If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Corrections Officer:

• A positive mindset
• Ability to engage with whānau, iwi and hapū
• 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 24/7 pattern including weekends and public holidays
• Experience within a Kaupapa Māori or Pasifika environment, while not essential is desirable
• Relevant experience within a people focussed role ie Security, Police, Military, Healthcare or similar where you have built an understanding of how to facilitate positive outcomes for others.

Along with your unique skills and perspective we also need you to have the following:

• Current and full New Zealand driver licence or Restricted Licence with the ability to sit your full licence within the next 3 months.
• The legal right to work in New Zealand or a Work Visa with at least 24 months remaining.
• As an accredited employee we are also able to support change of work conditions or AEWV visas.

Pre‑employment checks are also required and include:

• full disclosure criminal conviction check (Clean Slate Act does not apply)
• medical assessment
• a physical fitness assessment
• reference checks

Utu ā‑Tau | Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary $70,019, increasing as you achieve National Qualifications Level 3 ($74,697) and Level 4 ($80,213)
• Night Rate (Time and a Quarter)
• Annual shift allowance ($4000)
• We offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, access to Regional Staff Welfare Coordinators, Maori & Pasifika support Networks plus much more.