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Kia ora e hoa,
As a newcomer coming into Ara Poutama Aotearoa, one of the things that can be helpful in settling in is having a ready-made community and source of support.
In this issue of Tiritiri, we're putting a spotlight on the awesome mahi of our employee-led networks. Our employee-led networks are made up team members from different communities, or those wanting to find out more about other cultures and groups within Ara Poutama Aotearoa. The networks provide an opportunity for our people to come together, connect on issues that are important to them, and have a safe space for conversation.
They are also valuable in helping to bring about changes in the way that we do things at Ara Poutama Aotearoa, ensuring that different perspectives are heard. We currently have over 70 regional and national employee-led networks. These include Māori, Pasifika, Pan-Indian, Asian, Rainbow, Neurodiversity, Women's, Veterans, Youth and Disability Networks.
Check out our feature story and video below, where we meet some of the leads of Ara Poutama Aotearoa's employee-led networks, and hear from Albert and Amber about their experiences being part of the Pasifika and Neurodiversity networks.
Ngā mihi,
The People team
Finding community in employee-led networks
Where can your career go as a Corrections Officer?
For many people, becoming a Corrections Officer is just the start of their journey at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
We talk to three staff members – a probation officer, a residential manager, and a dog handler – all of whom started out as Corrections Officers, to hear more about their career journeys, and their advice for those interested in different career pathways at Corrections.
Dayna's story - nursing at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison
After a placement at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison stood out during her nursing study, Dayna was inspired to work for Ara Poutama Aotearoa. She shares her experiences working in the prison and what makes it a unique nursing environment.
Virtual reality tech helps people on community sentences
A reintegration programme utilising VR technology is helping people we manage in the community gain practical skills in forklift operations, logistics and health and safety.
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Upcoming Events
NZ Career expos
New Zealand Career Expos hold events around the country to help young people explore different career options. We’re excited to have a stall at all seven of the expos this year – check out when and where they are below:
Kai and kōrero info session
We're hosting a kai and kōrero for Waikeria Prison in Otorohanga this month - come along if you're in the area, or keep up to date with when kai and kōrero are in your region through our Facebook page.
Northland Region Corrections Facility Info Day
Join us for an information day at Northland Region Corrections Facility! You'll get to meet teams from a range of areas, ask questions, and hear more about our work.
