Casual Hospital Guard - Ashburton

Based in Ashburton, our employer is looking for someone for casual, part time work with an immediate start.

We are looking for people with experience in the Police, Defence, Corrections, Security, or similar fields.

We need reliable people to provide safe, secure supervision of prisoners receiving medical care in hospital. This casual role is as needed and can be at short notice, day or night, with shifts being up to 12 hours at a time.

The successful candidate should have these ideal traits •Clear, confident communication •A calm, steady approach under pressure •Strong adherence to policies and procedures •The ability to work both independently and as part of a team •A fair, respectful, and non judgemental attitude toward prisoners •A full NZ driver licence •The right to work in NZ for at least the next 24 months

You will work alongside a Corrections Officer to ensure the safety of the prisoner, hospital staff, and the public. Your role helps us maintain community safety while we manage operations back at the prison.

This is a casual role, with no set hours. You need to be available at short notice. Some travel may be required, with costs covered according to policy.

You will need to complete a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug test. Full training and induction are provided.

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, wairau - 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.

You will need to complete a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug test. Full training and induction are provided.