💼 Full-Time Position

ACR Unit Commander - Invercargill Prison

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New Zealand Government
📍 Southland District, Southland, New Zealand
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Location
Southland District, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

* Opportunity to lead an ACR Unit now in Invercargill!
* Can you demonstrate strong leadership & planning skills?
* Help lead our people through tough and challenging situations
He aha te kai ō te rangatira? He Kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero. What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
When there is a serious threat to prison security, Advanced Control and Restraint (ACR) are deployed, allowing a greater level of response and assurance. An ACR Unit is made up of Corrections staff who receive specialist training to equip them when activated as part of a solution in response to a serious incident and/or security concern, led by a Unit Commander.
ACR's role is to provide an organised, timely and appropriate response to an incident in what is often a challenging, high pressure and complex situation. As part of a team, you will lead and work with and alongside ACR Members/Section Leader...