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Forum: New Zealand
Dec 14th 2006, 8:49 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,461
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: What do you think of New Zealand Prisons?

Well I am sad to say I have to agree having been here working now since February the Dept. Of Corrections is very poorly run and security what there is of it is a complete joke. Any suggestions on...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2006, 5:30 am
Replies: 54
Views: 2,390
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Its too hot here!

I agree with Lenny the weather here is making me think of home. I was walking along the beach the other day in shorts and a t-shirt with nobody else insight ,a nice view of the snow capped mountains...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2006, 10:16 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,635
Posted By UNIONJACK

Exclamation Re: Why did you go back to the UK?

Glad to hear you are doing well Lenny!!!! Like you as you well know we ignored all the doom and gloom merchants on here and are living the dream. We took a huge gamble and are loving every minute of...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 4th 2006, 9:30 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Firefighting !

Hi Al,
I am one of the prison officers who has transfered over. I know the police are also recruiting but I am pretty sure they do not have any problems recruiting firefighters over here. 80% of...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2006, 1:13 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,843
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: View On NZ Prisons!!!!

Hi suze,
I would say moving here is great and i would not go back to the UK the place and the people are great and have been so helpful. The job in my opinion is poor and i will not be staying and...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 26th 2006, 12:43 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,843
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: View On NZ Prisons!!!!

Would have to agree with Taff and Debs on how helpful they are when you arrive, they even arranged for me to stay with an officer for my induction so that I can use the 2 weeks that they pay for when...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 25th 2006, 5:53 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,843
Posted By UNIONJACK

View On NZ Prisons!!!!

Well I have just finished my 2 week induction and for all you UK officers coming over I can safetly say the job is s**t. The shifts are awful some units working 6 weekends out of 7!!!! The pay is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 8th 2006, 8:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 841
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: screws to get pay rise

Lets hope that they do get a good pay rise. If the pay doesn't increase I can't see me staying in the job very long. It must be more cost effective to pay more than to recruit from abroad and...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 3rd 2006, 6:22 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,255
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

It's nice to know that I will not be alone on the course. Let's hope there are some good bars around there as I feel it will be a long 6 weeks. Anybody heard anything from people already working out...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 3rd 2006, 9:39 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,255
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

Thanks for the info and I hope to see you all out there. We have sold the house and are all ready to go. Just got to find somewhere to live when we get there, we will probably rent for a while. It's...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 2nd 2006, 4:50 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,255
Posted By UNIONJACK

Any Prison Officers Starting In February?

I am starting at Chch Mens prison in February and was wandering if there is anybody else out there that's starting at the same time. I start the course in Wellington on the 27th of Feb.
If there is...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 6th 2005, 6:26 pm
Replies: 142
Views: 6,962
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: So it's not just us Brits that can Whinge

Of course people who pay tax should get something back but why should people with children think they are a special case? Some people may choose not to have kids or be unfortunate and not be able to...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 6th 2005, 3:12 pm
Replies: 142
Views: 6,962
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: So it's not just us Brits that can Whinge

I think it is very good idea that you have to pay for the bringing up your own children, personally I am sick to death of paying high taxes in the UK to pay for everybodies kids, if you can't afford...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 29th 2005, 8:26 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 3,197
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Never Mind The Prison Officers What About The Wives

Here is an idea if, if sky isn't a prison officer or related to one then maybe she should not post on a thread that prison officers are using to exchange ideas about their hopes and expectations and...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 28th 2005, 9:26 am
Replies: 92
Views: 5,688
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: NZ - poverty myth.

I think the sad fact of the matter is some people are never going to be happy wherever they live. I take it all those that moved to NZ did so because they weren't happy in the UK, and unfortunately...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 27th 2005, 4:13 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,597
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: NZ NEW screw update number 2

Thanks for all the info. We are coming over in Feb 2006. Might not stay with the prison service very long by the looks of things, we will see how it goes. Please keep the info coming and good luck.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 27th 2005, 3:45 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 3,380
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Ok New Zealand really is a different country

Well said Sugo, what an excellent post, we go out in Feb 2006 and for me you have highlighted all the reasons why we are making such a big move. We plan to fit in. If people tried to fit in more in...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 27th 2005, 3:34 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: Leaving in 2 days!!!!

Good luck I hope it all works out for you!!!!! Let us know how you are getting on.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2005, 8:56 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,256
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: A Prison officers view of New Zealand part 2

No problem I hope it works out for us all and I hope the prison service look after us. But we must also consider what to do if we are struggling financially. If there are other jobs which offer...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2005, 8:52 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,256
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: A Prison officers view of New Zealand part 2

You are right it is our choice to go, and I could have moved over for less money but decided to take furniture etc. I hope it all works out for us with the prison service if not I am a fully...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2005, 8:59 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,256
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: A Prison officers view of New Zealand part 2

You totally misunderstand me, I am a UK prison officer with over 8 years service. What I meant was the NZ Prison Service want something for nothing, it is going to cost me approx £8k just to...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 25th 2005, 8:08 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,256
Posted By UNIONJACK

Re: A Prison officers view of New Zealand part 2

Off to ChCh on the 6th of Feb start course on the 13th, in Wellington on the 27th. By the looks of things I won't be staying with the prison service very long, poor pay and conditions etc... 3 months...
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