Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Play an important part in the development of custodial design standards
- Use technical skills to find best practise solutions for various components
- Support the planning and delivery teams to ensure quality outcomes for capital projects and facilities maintenance
- Fixed term/secondment until July 2026, based in Wellington
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity until July 2026 for a Technical Adviser to join our compact and dynamic Design Team who are embedded in the planning and delivery space with the potential to influence both new and developing capital projects. We also link with Strategic Asset Management, Facilities Management, Compliance, Procurement and various other parts of the Asset Management Team and the wider department.
With the Hōkai Rangi as our anchor stone and strong core values to guide our work, we are very well positioned to enable change and see the results. In the custodial environment, even small change has the potential to impact the lives and future of many different people.
As the Technical Adviser you will be involved in various works streams, from the multiple critical components that influence safety and security in the custodial environment, to broader issues such as building services, structural elements, acoustics, and resilience.
This position is based in Wellington at National Office.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification is preferred; however, trade and other construction industry experience will be looked on favourably
- Evidence of work experience with large complex projects
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the building industry, technical, compliance and statutory aspects through previous experience
- Any local cultural experience and a willingness to expand this further
- Demonstrate stakeholder engagement, change management, and project management skills and understanding.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Monday 7 July 2025, 11pm NZST.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz