Making things better. Keeping you safe.
If you're looking for a career with purpose and mana, where you can make a difference, then a career at Ara Poutama Aotearoa could be for you.
Values
Our five values aren't just what we believe, they guide us in everything we say and do.
Wairua
We are unified and focused in our efforts.
Wairua
We develop supportive relationships.
- We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
- Whanuangatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
- We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
- We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
Whānau
We develop supportive relationships.
Whānau
We develop supportive relationships.
- We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
- Whanuangatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
- We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
- We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
Manaaki
We care for and respect everyone.
Manaaki
We care for and respect everyone.
- We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
- Whanuangatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
- We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
- We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
Kaitiaki
We are responsive and responsible.
Kaitiaki
We are responsive and responsible.
- We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
- Whanuangatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
- We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
- We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
Rangatira
We demonstrate leadership and are accountable.
Rangatira
We demonstrate leadership and are accountable.
- We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
- Whanuangatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
- We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
- We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
We're hiring now
We have vacancies across the motu in a range of careers. Explore the current vacancies and start your journey with us today!
Meet our teams
It takes a village to do what we do. Explore our range of teams to learn more about the roles within Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
Rārangi whakamua - Custodial
Hapori - Community
Hauora me to Oranga - Health & Wellbeing
āe Rangatōpū - Corporate
Rārangi whakamua - Custodial
A career inside in our custodial environment means working face-to-face with people who have offended. As a custodial staff member it's your role to ensure safety and improve the oranga of prisoners' while they are with us.
Hapori - Community
Support offenders in the community to complete their order or sentence. You will be aiming to engage and positively motivate people to ensure the safety of the community.
Hauora me to Oranga - Health & Wellbeing
Working in an interdisciplinary team of health practitioners, we provide a range of health and well-being screening, assessments and treatments for people inside prison and out in the community.
āe Rangatōpū - Corporate
Those that work in our corporate sector are behind the scenes to support our 24-hour front line operations. From programme designers, researchers, and policy advisers, to teams working in communications, property, legal, human resources, and information technology.
Recent stories
There are plenty of reasons to join our whānau. Meet some of the team here to learn their story.
Making real connections through the Māori Pathways Programme at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison
When Harmen Bakkerus was considering a career change four years ago, he was searching for a role that provided a strong connection to people.
The unexpected benefits of nursing in prison
At a time when recruiting and retaining Registered Nursing staff is challenging across the health sector, Christchurch Men’s Prison (CMP) is seeing a number of nurses returning to work in…
Bringing the Women’s Strategy to life at Arohata Prison
For Ashleigh Little, Assistant Prison Director of Arohata Prison, Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s Women’s Strategy is far more than just a document – it’s a mindset shift, and a push for…