Director Office of the Commissioner Custodial Services Department of Corrections location Wellington. The full range (85%-120%) is $186,570 - $263,392.

Newly created leadership role integral to the success of Ara Poutama Aotearoa, The Department of Corrections. Report directly to the Commissioner Custodial Services. Drive national strategies, enhance operational effectiveness, and make a tangible impact. There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.

About the role our Custodial Services group focuses on safe, fair and humane management of those in our custody. It works together with the Pae Ora, and Communities, Partnerships & Pathways groups, to deliver integrated services throughout a person's journey through the corrections system - to support the better wellbeing, rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes sought under our strategy Hōkai Rangi.

This role is a key member of the Custodial Services Leadership team and responsible for providing centralised and national support for operational services for the custodial function including operational/tactical response, prisoner communication and intelligence services. This position ensures national consistency, effectiveness, and efficiency across the custodial function and supports operational responses that require national coordination.

As Director your responsibilities will include providing strategic advice and services across a range of operational functions. Supporting operational responses to issues requiring national coordination. Leading major projects and programmes on behalf of the Commissioner Custodial Services.

Directing communications, intelligence, tactical operations, and security functions to meet the needs of a complex and dispersed network of customers. Overseeing the governance of Corrections Intelligence and the delivery of strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence services.

Building and maintaining relationships with key personnel across emergency services to ensure adequate support. This role requires the successful applicant to hold and maintain an appropriate level of security clearance, please check your eligibility here prior to applying.

About you, you are a senior leader who fosters a collaborative environment and empowers others to work effectively. You build and sustain positive relationships which will enable you to champion, lead, and influence across our operational service delivery functions to deliver integrated pathways to the people we manage and their whānau.

Skills and experience to be successful with your application you will have extensive knowledge and experience in operational delivery within a custodial service environment; a subject matter expert, capable of managing major incidents and media. A strong awareness of justice sector trends, cultural, political, and social environments of custodial service delivery, and an in-depth understanding of government and public safety risk.

The ability to operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting, appreciating the complexities and whole-of-government approach related to succeeding with Māori. Advanced relationship management skills, including the ability to lead cooperative efforts, build strong relationships with external agencies, and manage potential conflicts. Experience with large-scale organisational and systems change, governance, and strong negotiation skills in challenging environments.

Salary the midpoint of the salary range is $219,493 and the full range (85%-120%) is $186,570 - $263,392. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.