Because of the nature of our work and the high standards of integrity and conduct we expect from employees, Corrections carries out a number of pre-employment checks on applicants for all roles within Corrections.
The type of checks depend on the nature of the job you have applied for within the Department and could include:
referee checks
criminal conviction checking - either NZ Police vetting or Ministry of Justice criminal record check, including those required by the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 depending on role type (read more about declaring convictions)
drug testing
physical fitness test and medical check for corrections officers and instructors
proof of identity and right to work check
credit checks (for specific roles including finance, procurement, and payroll staff)
security clearance.
All information gathered during the job application and pre-employment checking process will be used, stored and disposed of in accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act 1993.