FAQ

The starting salary is $48,693 and staff can progress through competency based steps to the top level salary of $60,867. Dairy Farm Instructors starting salary is $54,637, progressing up to $63,708.

Additional benefits include:

• a focus and emphasis on professional support and training and development for frontline staff
• opportunities for secondment, special projects, and head office work.
• the chance to work for an organisation that is recognised as forward-thinking and innovative on the international Corrections stage (NZ is respected internationally and provides guidance and advice to other countries in terms of correctional issues and initiatives)
• Corrections staff also have access to some special banking and insurance discounts and can participate in KiwiSaver.
• KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings scheme open to all New Zealanders that aims to increase saving through encouraging a long-term saving habit and asset accumulation. More information about KiwiSaver is provided to successful applicants on appointment or go to www.kiwisaver.govt.nz for more information.

Staff receive four weeks annual leave, increasing to five weeks after six years service. There are also provisions for sick leave, bereavement leave and leave without pay

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week. Some roles require roster work, for example the Catering and Laundry Instructor position. Dairy Farm Instructors hours fluctuate with the milking seasons.

A related trade qualification is desirable; however extensive work experience in the particular trade/industry is just as important. Experience in training, coaching and assessing adults is a real advantage.

Below is an example of the qualifications sought for our Catering and Laundry Instructor positions.

• A minimum of 3 years experience within a Commercial / Industrial catering operation
• London City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent 75/1
• Hold a current first aid certificate (preferred)

Being an Instructor is a challenging and rewarding position that requires initiative and passion to make a real difference.

You need to be able to work effectively with people from all walks of life, and from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. You need to be able to motivate people to help them improve their lives. That takes dedication, passion and integrity.

When you first start a career as an Instructor you will undergo a comprehensive six week training course. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to work safely and carry out custodial duties in a prison environment.

All travel, accommodation and meals related to the training are paid for.

Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily preclude you from being offered employment. It depends on the position applied for and the offences that might be on your criminal record. Your criminal conviction record will be reviewed against our policy to assess your suitability for employment with the Department.

Applicants with the following kinds of criminal record will not usually be considered for appointment:

• Any person who has received a custodial sentence (includes periodic detention and corrective training) regardless of when the offence occurred.
• Any conviction for violence, dishonesty, drugs, a sexual offence, or any offence which incurred a sentence of supervision within the last 20 years.
• Any criminal conviction within the last 10 years, with the exception of minor convictions (minor convictions are those incurring small fines)
• A continued history of minor offences

For further information please refer to our Criminal Conviction Checking Policy.

There are many opportunities for promotion. Within the Instructor framework you can progress from entry to level 2, level 3 then Principal Instructor. There are also opportunities to progress to Activity Manager and Sector Manager within CIE.

There are also opportunities for secondments, special projects, and head office work.