Corrections (NZ) - Application Form Preview

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Personal Details

* Denotes a mandatory question

In this section you will be asked to complete your personal details such as name, address and contact details. You can maintain these details yourself should they change in the future by logging back into the system (using your email address and password) and click on My History and then Edit Application.

Title *

Last name: *

First name: *

Preferred name:
(if different from above)

Other names you have been known by:

Postal address: *

Suburb:

Town/City: *

Region: *

Postcode:
(Please click here if you do not know your postcode)

Country: *

Daytime contact number: *

Mobile contact number:

Once you have completed this section, click on the Save and Continue button at the bottom of the screen to progress to the next step.

If you wish to leave this application process before completing it, click on the Save button at the bottom of the screen to save your information at this point. To complete your application in the future, log back into the Jobs List page (using your email address and password) and continue with your application by clicking on My History and then Edit Application.

Vacancy Statistics

* Denotes a mandatory question

In this section you will be asked to complete questions relating to your gender, ethnicity and how you found out about this vacancy. This section is specifically for the use of gathering statistics. The information is summarised and used to help us review implementation of our Equal Employment Opportunities and Recruitment Policies. The information will not be used as part of the selection process.

Gender: *

Gender: Male Female Do not wish to declare

Please select up to 3 ethnic groups you identify with or feel strongly you belong to.

NB: The categories listed below were developed by Statistics New Zealand with an aim to ensure that ethnicity is collected consistently for surveys across New Zealand. *

Select the option that best describes your current employment situation: *

Select from the options how you first found out about this vacancy: *

Please specify which paper:

Please specify:

Work Eligibility & History

* Denotes a mandatory question

In this section you will be asked questions relating to your legal right to work and drive in New Zealand.

As part of verifying these details, we require copies of the documentation that support your answers to these questions. You can either upload scanned copies as part of your application or post them to us at the appropriate site address. If you are uploading your documents, please upload your file in either .doc, .rft, .txt or .pdf formats. Other formats may not be accessible by our technology which could delay the initial assessment of your application.

Are you a current employee of the Department of Corrections? *

Are you a current employee of the Department of Corrections? Yes No

Note: Your personnel file may be accessed by the selection panel during the selection process.

Are you a previous employee of the Department of Corrections? *

Are you a previous employee of the Department of Corrections? Yes No

Please provide further details about your employment history with the Department of Corrections:
(Use 1st of the month if you do not remember actual start or end dates - date format dd-mmm-yyyy)

	Start Date	Finish Date	Position Title	Service Group/Location	Reason for Leaving
1
2
3

Have you recently applied for, or are currently applying for a position(s) in other locations? *

Have you recently applied for, or are currently applying for a position(s) in other locations? Yes No

Please provide details (incl. vacancy numbers if possible) and specify where you would prefer to be placed:

Your information may also be used to assess your suitability for any other existing or future vacancy. Do you wish to be further considered for other employment opportunities within the Department of Corrections? *

Thank you for indicating your interest in other opportunities at the Department. Once you have completed this application process, please register for job alerts to be notified by email when a suitable vacancy becomes available.

What location would you prefer? *

Are you a NZ or Australian Citizen? *

Are you a NZ or Australian Citizen? Yes No

Do you have permanent New Zealand residency? *

Do you have permanent New Zealand residency? Yes No

Upload copy of permanent NZ residency permit:

Do you have a Work Permit? *

Do you have a Work Permit? Yes No

Type of Work Permit: *

Work Permit expiry date: *

Please provide details of your Work Permit conditions: *

Upload copy of work permit:

Are you in the process of obtaining either Residency or a Work Permit? *

Are you in the process of obtaining either Residency or a Work Permit? Yes No

Specify type of Visa:

Visa expiry date:

Please be advised that to be eligible for a position with the Department of Corrections you need to be a New Zealand or Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, hold a current Working Permit or be in the process of obtaining one.

Do you have, or ever had, a medical or health condition, injury or illness or any other condition that may aggravate , contribute to or affect your ability to carry out the requirements of the job? *

Do you have, or ever had, a medical or health condition, injury or illness or any other condition that may aggravate , contribute to or affect your ability to carry out the requirements of the job? Yes No

Please provide details: *

Do you have a current and valid NZ drivers licence? *

Do you have a current and valid NZ drivers licence? Yes No

Please note that should you be required to drive a Department car, most are manual.

Current driver licence stage: *

Upload copy of driver licence:

Criminal Convictions Details

* Denotes a mandatory question

Note: The positions of Corrections Officer or Probation Officer (and some related positions) are exempt from the provisions in the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004. Therefore, the Department of Corrections is entitled to ask you to disclose all convictions when applying for these roles. A full list of the exempt positions is available in the Criminal Conviction Information Sheet, which will help you determine how to answer this question. If you are unsure please seek advice.

Please note that you must also declare convictions for which you received name suppression. This applies to all applicants, including overseas applicants.

All applicants will also be asked to complete a criminal conviction check that will be processed by the Ministry of Justice as part of the recruitment process.

Have you ever been convicted of any offence against the law in New Zealand or overseas? *

Have you ever been convicted of any offence against the law in New Zealand or overseas? Yes No

Please provide details:
(Note: If unsure of date of offence, use the 1st of the Month)

	Date	Offence	Sentence
1
2
3
4
5

Please provide full disclosure of all criminal convictions received outside New Zealand, by supplying a police certificate (or similar official record) from your country of citizenship or for all countries in which you have lived over the past 20 years. The certificate must be less than six months old and be in English (or be a certified translation).

Do you have any criminal convictions pending or under investigation, or do you know of any circumstances that might lead to your being charged with a criminal offence in the future? *

Do you have any criminal convictions pending or under investigation, or do you know of any circumstances that might lead to your being charged with a criminal offence in the future? Yes No

Please provide further details: *

Declaration

* Denotes a mandatory question

This is the final section in this online application process. You will be asked to upload a copy of your CV, cover letter and any other documentation you feel is relevant to your application. Please upload your files in either .doc, .rft, .txt or .pdf formats. Other formats may not be accessible by our technology which could delay the initial assessment of your application.

Please do not upload any large files. Max file size 3MB.

Upload cover letter: *

Upload resume/C.V: *

Upload any additional documentation:

I have truthfully completed all sections of this application form and have provided information (including on my CV and supporting documents) that is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. *

I understand that providing false information or failing to disclose relevant information is contrary to the Department of Corrections’ Code of Conduct. *

I understand that providing false information or failing to disclose relevant information is contrary to the Department of Corrections’ Code of Conduct. Yes No

I also understand that when deciding whether to employ me, the Department will be relying on the truth and accuracy and completeness of the information I have provided. I understand that this means, if the information turns out to be not true or accurate or complete, I could be disqualified from appointment, or if I have already been appointed, my employment could be terminated. Other legal remedies may also be available to the Department in that case, including action under the Contractual Remedies Act 1979. *

Signature

I understand that by selecting Yes it will constitute an electronic signature. *

Signature I understand that by selecting Yes it will constitute an electronic signature. Yes

Once you have completed this section, click on the Save and Continue button at the bottom of the screen. You will then have the opportunity to review your answers to the online application prior to submitting it. Once you are happy with your application you can send it to us by clicking on the Submit Application Now button. You will then need to click on the Submit Now button to finalise the application submission. After the completion of these steps, you will be sent an automatic email acknowledging receipt of your online application.

If you need to come back to complete your application at a later time, click on the Save button at the bottom of the screen to save your information at this point. To complete your application in the future, log back into the system (using your email address and password) and continue with your application by clicking on My History and then Edit Application.

African
Australian
British/Irish
Cambodian
Chinese
Cook Island Maori
Dutch
Fijian (except Fiji Indian - please use Ethnic Group 'Indian')
Filipino
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Maori
Middle Eastern
Niuean
NZ European
Polish
Samoan
South Slav
Sri Lankan
Tokelauan
Tongan
Vietnamese
Other Asian (not elsewhere classified)
Other European (not elsewhere classified)
Other Pacific Peoples (not elsewhere classified)
Other Southeast Asian (not elsewhere classified)
Other Ethnicity (not elsewhere classified)
Do not wish to declare