Eoi - Corrections Officer - Tongariro Prison

Expressions of Interest are open for Corrections Officers at Tongariro Prison.

We are currently at our resourcing capacity for most sites however we encourage you to submit an application, to be considered for opportunities in the coming months.

• 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 opportunities
• On the job paid training

Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, and that of the communities we serve.

Nga kawenga | About the role

He korero mou | About you

Our team come from a variety of backgrounds 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 :

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 :

Pre-employment checks are also required and include : Drug test, full disclosure criminal conviction check (Clean Slate Act does not apply), medical assessment, a physical fitness assessment and reference checks.

We provide fully paid training, you will commence training on our CODP (Corrections Officer Development Pathway) which involves an initial week's induction onsite, five weeks at our National Learning Centre in Wellington then six weeks back at your site, before graduating and from there, the learning journey will be ongoing.

Utu a-tau | Salary

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.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit your application online, including a CV and Cover Letter describing your motivation for this particular mahi and outlining your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities and how these align with the focus areas of a Corrections Officer.

Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to your success.

Only one application per candidate required to apply for a Corrections Officer role - Please do not create additional profiles to apply for more than one Corrections Officer position.

We will call you to have a chat with you about your preferred location.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.

Applications received via email will not be considered.

Aroha mai we are experiencing a large number of applications, we will be in contact with you as soon as we can.

In the meantime we would encourage you to view our careers site careers.corrections.govt.nz to find out more about the role of Corrections Officer, check out our videos and articles for awesome motivation.

if you have any questions please email our team at

Applications close on : 2 November