At Corrections, we are a values-led organisation.
Having shared values are important. Research shows that when your personal values match with those of the organisation, there's a stronger sense of commitment. And when staff are clear on values and how to bring them into their work, there's higher levels of motivation too.
We have five values: Manaaki (respect), Whānau (relationships), Wairua (spirituality), Kaitiaki (guardianship) and Rangatira (leadership). We use these to help guide our actions and encourage positive behaviour.
You can learn more about these below:
Manaaki (Respect) - We care for and respect everyone
We treat everyone in humane manner and with respect acknowledging their ethnicity, gender, sexuality and age.
We acknowledge and care about the people we work with.
We assess needs, target interventions and provide a constructive environment to develop people
We engage and communicate using positive language in order to work effectively with all people.
We promote personal responsibility and autonomy.
Whānau (Relationships) - We develop supportive relationships
We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
Whanaungatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
Wairua (Spirituality) – We are unified and focused in our efforts
We provide opportunities to enhance wellbeing, including mental wellbeing
We put the person at the centre of our focus, we listen to their voice and provide opportunities for them to talk and think about their situation, their future and how to get there.
We connect spiritually, physically and emotionally with whānau and communities in order to succeed.
We celebrate success.
Kaitiaki (Guardianship) – We are responsive and responsible
We strive to keep everyone safe every day and take responsibility for our health and safety and for those around us.
We provide a safe and validating environment where everyone is supported to participate.
We are respectful towards human differences and responsive to individual needs and rights.
We consider the physical and emotional safety of those around us in every interaction.
Rangatira (Leadership) – We demonstrate leadership and are accountable
We provide opportunities for people to develop and have regular conversations.
We are transparent when we communicate and explain the rationale for our decisions.
We care about everyone's safety and wellbeing, and role model positive behaviour and lead by example.
We support people to perform their best and we hold ourselves to account.
We act with integrity in all we do.