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Corrections Officer - Canterbury

Vacancy Reference: PSSR 0790 
Location: Canterbury Prisons
Contact Email Address: marshall.duff@corrections.govt.nz
Contact Phone Number: 03 345 6776
Contact Postal Address:  
     Department of Corrections
     Christchurch Men's Prison
     Private Bag 4726
     Christchurch 8140
     Attention: Marshall Duff
 

We are now calling for applications for ther role of Corrections Officer in the Canterbury Region.  The Canterbury Region comprises of three prisons: Rolleston Men's Prison, Christchurch Women's Prison and Christchurch Men's Prison.  A successful applicant will be required to work at any of the three prisons.

Applications will be processed as positions become available (vacancies are subject to availability).
 
Being part of Corrections is about being part of a team. Not unlike a successful sports team, individuals all need to play their part, supporting their team-mates, and working together towards a common goal.

Corrections Officers have a high degree of personal responsibility, a mature outlook on life, common sense, and they appreciate the importance of prison safety and security, while treating prisoners fairly and consistently.
 
We offer:
  • A competitive salary
  • Extensive initial and on-going training
  • Opportunities for self development, secondments and promotion
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Participation in a National Certificate in Offender Management (NZQA)

For more information about this position please click here or contact us on the above email and phone number.

Job Description
 
About us
Criminal Conviction Checking Process
Equal Employment Opportunities Policy
Developing Cultural Responsiveness Policy


As part of your application, please print off and complete the below Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction Form (pdf file*).  You may either scan and attach the completed form in the last section of the online application or post it to the above address.

(If you are applying online and have any trouble doing so, please contact us on (03) 345 6776 or email marshall.duff@corrections.govt.nz)
 
* To download the pdf file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC, it can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website .
 

Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction Form

How to apply:

Click begin to proceed to the application form. If you want to preview the Application form before applying, click here

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