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Kia ora e hoa,
Welcome to our new careers newsletter, Tiritiri!
We'll be in touch through Tiritiri with news and staff stories from around Corrections, plus insights into our career pathways and recruitment tips. We hope it is useful in helping you to explore different career options and find out more about our work!
In this issue, we’re sharing Jeremy’s story. Jeremy had a bit of an unusual upbringing – he grew up on prison grounds, as his father was a prison officer working at Waikeria Prison back when staff lived on site. He reflects on his time at Waikeria Prison, both growing up and in the present day working in Te Ao Marama (Māori Focus Unit).
We also talk to a Service Manager and a District Manager about what makes a fantastic probation officer, plus share reflections from people in prison on the film A Boy Called Piano – a moving documentary about Fa’amoana John Luafutu’s rehabilitation journey.
If you’re interested in getting more personalised content, relevant to specific careers or interests, check out our preferences centre. We’re giving away a merchandise pack for 10 randomly drawn subscribers who fill out their preferences before the end of March.
And of course, if you have any questions about Tiritiri or careers at Corrections, we’d love to hear from you! You can email us at careers@corrections.govt.nz
Ngā mihi,
The People team
Jeremy's story - reconnecting with his roots
It’s unusual to find someone who has lived on prison grounds, without being incarcerated.
Senior Corrections Officer Jeremy was just ten-years old when his family moved to what was then known as Waikeria Village after his dad found work there in the 1970s. Sitting within the confines of the prison, the village was where Prison Officer’s families were housed.
Watch Jeremy's story below and read the full story here
Let us know your preferences and win!
Fill out your preferences to help us give you more personalised content. We’re giving away 10 prize packs for subscribers who fill out their preferences before the end of March.
What makes a great probation officer?
We talk to Kate, a Service Manager for Hastings Community Corrections and Kirsten, District Manager for Rotorua/Taupo/Tokoroa Community Corrections, to understand what makes a great probation officer, and how new recruits can develop their skills.
A Boy Called Piano documentary
Men in the Matapuna Special Treatment Unit had a lot to reflect on when watching the rehabilitation journey of Fa’amoana John Luafutu in a special screening of the award-winning documentary, A Boy Called Piano.
Upcoming Events
Te Matatini Kapa Haka competition
We have a stall at Te Matatini this week to chat to people about careers with us - and cheer on staff who are competing!
Kai and kōrero info sessions
Come chat to us at one of our kai and kōrero info sessions. You can keep up with when these are in your area through our Facebook page.
Auckland Prison careers day
Meet our custodial, industries, education, health, psychology and dog handler teams at Auckland Prison.
