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Source: http://www.doksinet CRIMINOLOGY A FUTURE IN CRIMINOLOGY Source: http://www.doksinet WHAT COULD A CAREER IN CRIMINOLOGY LOOK LIKE? What is crime and who decides what behaviours are illegal? Who commits crimes and why? Who ends up in prison and who does not? How effective are society’s responses to crime? How do we support the victims of crime? Does prison work? How can we reduce the harm caused by crime? These are all questions addressed by the study and practice of criminology, an interdisciplinary field at the junction of law, sociology, psychology, technology and public policy. Professionals in this area need comprehensive skills in communication, analysis, problem solving and research and a strong aspirational objective of improving the criminal justice system. Most people in this area work in the public sector in wide-ranging roles that reflect the breadth of the discipline. Some are involved in policing Others work in the courts or in prisons. Others find

employment in social development, utilising their skills to create community initiatives to support victims and offenders. There are also roles in policy analysis and in university research and teaching positions. Do you have a passion for social justice and a desire to improve your community? Can you communicate with people from all walks of life? Would you like to tackle the extensive problems that crime presents to our society? If so, then a career in criminology could be great for you. Source: http://www.doksinet OUTLOOK AND TRENDS New Zealand Police - the New Zealand Police is aiming to increase the diversity of its workforce, including recruiting more women and more people of Maori, Pacific, Indian, African and Asian ethnicity. Every year the New Zealand Police has multiple intakes of 40 to 80 recruits to fill vacant positions. Job opportunities are strongest in Auckland due to population growth. Turnover of police officers is also greater in Auckland than elsewhere, so jobs

become available more regularly. A criminology qualification has direct relevance to policing. For example, all students learn about policing and society, as well as having the option to study theories of crime prevention and evidence-based policing - key elements of the police’s current four-year plan. NZ Police state that a degree can strengthen a candidate’s application to join their organisation. Sources: AUT Criminology lecturers, NZ Police, MBIE Occupational Outlook 2016 Department of Corrections - The number of corrections officers has been increasing but the Department of Corrections reports there are still too few to fill all vacancies. Most corrections officers are employed by the Department of Corrections but some are employed in the private sector. Other roles in Corrections include probation officers, case managers, and drug dog detection handler (after having had correction officer experience). Criminology graduates bring a critical understanding of crime,

punishment, and other aspects of criminology to these roles. Sources: AUT Criminology lecturers, Ministry of Justice, Careers NZ Restorative Justice – Career opportunities in restorative justice received a boost in June 2016 with an increase in funding of $16.2 million that recognises the effectiveness of restorative justice in reducing reoffending and harm. In addition, ongoing reforms of New Zealand’s child welfare system mean that there is likely to be an increase in job opportunities in restorative justice and youth justice. Restorative justice focuses on rehabilitation and reconciliation. Relevant qualifications in criminology and restorative justice will enhance employment opportunities in this area. Sources: AUT Criminology lecturers, Ministry of Justice, Scoop WORK SETTINGS Criminologists find employment in a range of roles, working for a variety of organisations, such as: • • • • • • • • • Department of Corrections Local authorities Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Social Development National and international human rights organisations New Zealand Customs New Zealand Police Non-governmental community groups Universities and other tertiary providers CAREER ROLE EXAMPLES Policy analyst – Assists in the shaping and influencing of policy by researching and evaluating information to assist in the design, development, analysis and review of organisational or government policy. Usually involves writing relevant documents or reports, and may require extensive consultation with interested parties. Sources: MBIE, Careers NZ Probation officer - Ensures offenders fulfil the legal requirements of the outcome of their sentence outside of prison. Liaises with courts, community correction sites, offenders’ homes and community organisations to set up support to meet those requirements. Police officer - Roles within the police force are varied but include the overall aim of enforcing the law, protecting life and property, safeguarding individual

freedoms, maintaining public order, preventing crime, and detecting and apprehending offenders. Source: NZ Police Corrections officer - Based in prisons and responsible for containing and managing offenders. Involved with prisoners’ attendance at rehabilitation and education programmes, trade training and other programmes inside prison. Often has a focus on encouraging offenders to make changes and not reoffend. Source: Department of Corrections Source: http://www.doksinet SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE SALARY GUIDE Salary Specific skills • Knowledge of contemporary debates within criminology in regards to New Zealand society • Comprehensive understanding of criminal justice institutions and crime in New Zealand Probation officer Probation officer (new) $52,331 - $59,000 Probation officer (senior) $61,000 - $68,000 • Ability to critically examine criminal justice policies and practices in order to envisage alternatives to present day criminal justice issues Analyst Policy

analysts graduate salary $48,000- 55,000 • Awareness of crime prevention programmes Policy analysts (2 years’ experience) $55,000 - $75,000 • Practical understanding of the ways in which criminological concepts can be used in real world settings General skill requirements • Strong oral and written communication skills Senior policy analysts $100,000 - $150,000 + Police officer Police officer starting salary $55,000 (total package $61,000 with benefits) • Research and critical analysis Police officer with four years’ experience $61,000 (total package $68,000) • Ability to work collaboratively Corrections officer • Problem solving • Cross-cultural awareness • Organisation and time management skills PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Inquisitive and willing to have assumptions about the world challenged • Interested in developing a deeper understanding of crime prevention and the role of the police force • Interested in the prison system and alternative

aspects of punishment • Strong social conscience and interest in human rights issues Corrections officer trainee salary Corrections officer $49,490 $51,904 - $60,957 Sources: Department of Corrections, NZ Police, payscale.com, State Services Commission, Careers NZ Salary range is indicative of the New Zealand job market at the time of publication (October 2016) and should only be seen as a guideline. THE AUT APPROACH All criminology students complete a supervised work placement in their final year. This involves 150 hours’ unpaid employment in an organisation chosen by the student and relevant to criminologysuch as the NZ Police, Corrections, youth-focused organisations, agencies that work with people newly released from prison, restorative justice providers, and organisations that advocate for change within the criminal justice system. Some students have received offers of employment as a result of the work they did while on placement. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS There is a range

of postgraduate study available at AUT for criminology students, including Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. Staff research specialisations include police accountability, ethical policing, police culture, rural crime, media representations of crime, child witnesses in the criminal courts and criminal narratives and identity. Source: http://www.doksinet Erina Mako Ngāruahine, Tūhoe, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Constable, New Zealand Police Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Bachelor of Business in Management “Initially, I started studying criminology more for the interest factor as I was already doing a business degree. It was an area I found intriguing. However, as I learned more about the complexity of criminology and the underlying contributing factors as to why people commit crime, I started to relate it to my everyday world. This led to a change in thought about my career and influenced my joining the New Zealand Police. I was

drawn to policing because I wanted to help people and to make a difference. You can have a positive impact on your community as you are seen as a role model, particularly to children and young people. What I enjoy most about police work is that no two days are the same. Every day you are faced with new challenges. I could be responding to a critical incident, mediating disputes, investigating crimes, presenting evidence in court or participating in operations at major sporting events. As a sworn officer you swear an oath to serve your community which I try to uphold to the best of my ability. Collectively, everyone in NZP is working towards a common goal and all play a part in contributing to the greater good - to make communities safe and feel safe. Studying criminology has certainly been advantageous. It provides the academic framework that underpins what I do in my job, giving me an evidence based approach and helping me to understand crime from different perspectives.” EMPLOYER

COMMENT “To be a good police officer you need flexibility, outstanding judgement and reasoning, excellent verbal communication skills, sound written English skills and the ability to work in highly stressful and sometimes life-threatening situations. Erina has all the values and core competencies to be a police officer, and her AUT qualification builds on these core skills. Erina’s excellent interpersonal skills and intellectual capacity are an asset to the diverse roles she needs to perform.” Inspector Wendy Spiller Area Commander Counties Manukau East, New Zealand Police Source: http://www.doksinet CRIMINOLOGY USEFUL WEBSITES Ministry of Justice www.justicegovtnz and wwwjusticegovtnz/ about/learn-about-the-justice-system/explorethe-criminal-justice-system/ New Zealand Government jobs online www.jobsgovtnz Auckland Council www.aucklandcouncilgovtnz/en/aboutcouncil/ careers/pages/home.aspx NZ Police www.newcopsconz and wwwpolicegovtnz Department of Corrections

http://frontlinejobs.correctionsgovtnz/ Criminology Careers http://criminologycareers.aboutcom Australian and NZ Society of Criminology www.anzsocorg For more information on criminology and the Bachelor of Arts, please visit our website; www.autacnz/criminology For employability and career support, visit CareerHub: https://careerhub.autacnz For other Future Career Sheets, visit www.autacnz/careersheets You can also contact the AUT Student Hub team for help and advice: 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864) email: studenthub@aut.acnz CITY CAMPUS 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland Central NORTH CAMPUS 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland SOUTH CAMPUS 640 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland AUT MILLENNIUM 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay, Auckland Connect with us now: www.autacnz/social The information contained in this career sheet was correct at time of print, Nov 2016