Overview
New Zealand's Department of Corrections is hiring permanent Operations Advisers in Upper Hutt to provide 24/7 electronic-monitoring services using GPS technology and contact-centre platforms.
Full job description
The role supports monitoring for defendants and offenders, works on a rotating roster, communicates with people from varied backgrounds and requires critical thinking, computer literacy, resilience and professional judgement. Six weeks of upfront training is provided.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants should have strong phone/email communication, problem solving, computer literacy and resilience. The official posting requires applications through the Corrections careers site with a tailored CV and cover letter.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official New Zealand Government Jobs page; listed 19 August 2026, permanent in Wellington/Upper Hutt.
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