Corrections Officer - Auckland Regional Womens Corrections Facility (Arwcf) - Waikato Hub

Corrections Officers – Auckland Regional Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF) - Waikato Hub

• Help to shape futures & make a difference in people's lives!
• Embark on a challenging & rewarding career
• Free onsite parking

Mo te tunga | About the role

Looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

We're hiring Corrections Officers to join a new women's unit in the Waikato region.

It's part of the Auckland Regional Women's Corrections Facility (ARWCF), but the unit itself is based at Waikeria Prison — so if you're in the area, this could be a great fit.

We're keen to hear from people with a wide range of backgrounds.

You don't need experience in corrections — what matters most is your ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate well, and treat people with respect.

If you've worked in healthcare, trades, retail, education, or anywhere that's taught you how to work with others, you might be just who we're looking for.

This unit will support women on remand or with low security classifications, and the focus is on creating a safe, supportive environment that helps them move forward.

You'll be part of a team that's committed to trauma-informed, gender-responsive approaches — and you'll be making a real difference every day.

If that sounds like something you'd be proud to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

We have a short YouTube video outlining the role which you can watch by copying and pasting this link into your browser : ?

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Mou | About you

We are looking for a diverse range of candidates, from different cultures with varied backgrounds and experience.

We are interested to hear from people who :

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

To be eligible you need :

Our prisons operate 24 / 7 - applicants must be able to work shifts on a rotating roster.

In line with our Strategy Hokai Rangi, we are prioritising applications from people who have experience in a Kaupapa Maori or Pasifika environment and / or a willingness to learn.

Please highlight any relevant experience and / or language skills in your application.

Our standards are high so should you apply to join us you will undergo a comprehensive selection process that will assess you against our core requirements.

In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right.

In other words, The Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position.

Please declare all offences in your application.

Nga painga | The benefits

The starting salary for this position is $70,019 per annum.

Once in the role there are opportunities to increase your salary as you achieve national qualifications (Level 3 at $74,697, Level 3+ at $76,697, Level 4 at $80,213 and Level 4+ at $82,213).

We are also able to offer :

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

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.

Applications close on : 1 December

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact