Position Overview
Chief Custodial Officer
Shape the future of custodial practice across Aotearoa New Zealand • 2-year fixed-term • National Office • International relocation support available
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) is one of New Zealand's largest government departments, and at its heart sits a single purpose: oranga, the wellbeing of people. Guided by our strategy Hōkai Rangi, we work alongside the people in our care and their whānau/family to achieve transformative, inter-generational change, improving wellbeing, reducing Māori over-representation, reducing reoffending and building safer communities.
We are looking for an exceptional custodial leader to become our Chief Custodial Officer. This is a rare, system-level role on a 2-year fixed-term. You will set the strategic direction for the custodial workforce, lead the design and implementation of evidence-based custodial practice, and act as a co-lead for Integrated Pathways: ou...