Corrections Officer is about being a great role model and looking for opportunities to engage with people in a positive way, you have the ability to not only change the lives of whaanau but also influence change through your interactions.

He koorero mou | About you

• Do you understand the importance of whakapapa?
• Do you have a positive mindset? 
• Can you engage with whaanau, haapori, iwi and hapu? 
• Do you want to make a positive impact in your community? 
• How might you feel if you could change someone's life? 

If these questions create some curiosity, then this role might be for you.

 Ngaa Kawenga| The Role

Corrections Officer, He Aapiha Whare Herehere will

• AARAHI - supervise people's daily routines
• MANAAKI - help people engage in their rehabilitation programme and attend appointments or tangihanga. 
• WHAKAKIPAKIPA - motivate and inspire people to make positive changes
• HAAPAI - monitor and manage health, safety and behaviours.
• MAHITAHI - work closely with whaanau and other key stakeholders
• MAHI - be able to work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts

 Ngaa puukenga me ngaa wheako | Skills and experience

If you have the following skills, attributes then we want you.

• Ability to engage with all cultures.
• Understand the importance of tikanga and te reo Maaori within our unique settings.
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
• A fresh critical thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas.
• Inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take action approach.
• Passionate about supporting people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Competent using online technology.
• Excellent spoken and written communication.
• Hold a current full New Zealand driver licens