In our Central Region, there is nothing more important to us than the oranga (wellness and wellbeing) of our people. We are a principles-led and values-based region that aims to recognise the mana and tapu of everyone.
Our Region is made up of three districts: Waikato, Rotorua/Taupō/Tokoroa, and Bay of Plenty. Across these districts, we have teams at our three prison sites (Tongariro, Waikeria and Spring Hill), 21 community corrections sites, and a regional office based in Hamilton.
We are focused on giving our new recruits the best possible start to their careers with Ara Poutama Aotearoa. You are welcomed into a whānau where you will be supported to grow and develop professionally, and be a part of a culture where the health, safety and wellbeing of all people is a top priority.
Hikitia is a new mātauranga Māori mental health and addiction service for tāne in Central Region prisons – Waikeria Prison, Tongariro Prison and Spring Hill Corrections Facility. Developed in partnership through a co-design process with Mana Whenua – Ahi Kā and Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato, Hikitia will be the first of its kind in Aotearoa and is a key enabler of Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s Hōkai Rangi strategy.
A new 500-bed facility, with an additional 100-bed mental health and addiction unit is currently under construction at Waikeria Prison. The development represents a significant investment in strengthening mental health services and providing more rehabilitation, education and training space, and opportunities for people in prison. The new facilities will provide a safe, secure, and respectful environment for staff, people in prison, and their whānau.
The Central North Island is an adventure and sporting mecca, offering some of the best natural attractions in Aotearoa. Enjoy a range of outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, jetboating, bike trails, hiking, and not to mention our world-famous ski fields. Or capitalise on the Central location and trip to places like Auckland, Tauranga, Raglan or Rotorua, without spending half the time in the car!
It takes a village to do what we do. Explore our range of teams to learn more about the roles within Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
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.
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.
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