Casual Hospital Guard - Arohata Prisonat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) -
Are you seeking casual part
-time work?Do you have prior experience within a security-oriented role e.g.Police, Corrections or Ministry of Justice?Position based at Arohata Prison Arohata Women's Prison: Arohata Women's Prison is one of three women's prisons within the network in New Zealand.
At Arohata, we've been working hard to better serve the unique needs of women.
Our Women's Strategy, Wāhine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou, Wāhine: E Rere Ana Ki te Pae Hou Women's Strategy 2021- 2025 | Department of Corrections sets the stage for a gender-specific, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach.Do you have a passion for working with Wāhine?At Arohata Women's Prison you will join a dedicated and supportive team managing the well-being, health and safety of the women at our site.
We recognise the women we manage have different needs to men and we have set an approach that will give our women the care, treatment, encouragement, counselling, skills and support required to shape better futures for themselves, their tamariki and their whānau.
Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe have a duty of care to all those in our custody.Everyday life brings different challenges and there will be times when the people in our care require more specialist medical intervention outside of our facility, from accident and injury to serious illness and palliative care.We seek committed individuals to undertake hospital guard duties on an as and when required basis
- usually at short notice, day or night.
These shifts can be up to 13 hours.
Your main focus will be the close supervision and security of individual prisoners while inside a hospital facility.While on duty you will be working alongside a Corrections Officer.This is a critical role as it allows us the comfort of knowing the safety and security of the community is in capable hands while we focus on operational requirements back in the prison environment.As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete a full disclosure criminal history check and undergo a pre-employment drug test.
Full induction and training will be provided.Mōu | About youThe people we are looking for will ideally have experience from within other agencies including Police, Defence, Corrections, Security (or similar) to be a successful Hospital Guard.
In addition, we are looking people with the following attributes: Clear and concise communication skillsA calm and measured approach, even in a pressured situationStrong affinity to adhering to policies and procedures while also maintaining protocolsThe ability to work as a team member as well as independently as requiredTake an objective, non-judgemental approach to people in prison, demonstrating a degree of empathy in upholding rules and regulationsHold a current full NZ drivers' licenceHave the legal working rights to work in NZ, without restriction, for a minimum of 24 monthsWorking on a casual basis, the successful applicant will possess a flexibility to be available at very short notice.
Some travel may be required, for example if a prisoner is transferred to Wellington Hospital.Travel and expenses will be covered in-keeping with policy.
Ngā painga | The benefitsThe hourly rate for this casual position is $33.66 per hour.
Mō mātou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa- Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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 ināianei | Apply NowTo 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.Applications close on Sunday 10th May, 2026.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.