Andy Richards

Experience

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  Department of Corrections NZ

  Aug 2005 - now

  Implementation and maintenance of processes to ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedures.Assess political and reputational risk relating to temporary release of prisoners.Make the connections between strategy, policies and the day to day operation of the business.Commitment to developing staff to improve performance and build capability.Set and enforce clear standards and expectations.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external agencies and stakeholder groups. Show less Various secondments at Northland Region Corrections Facility, Kaikohe.Strategic management inclusive of business planning, talent identification and development.Communicating strategic goals with operational managers and staff.Drive innovation and continuous improvement.Emergency and Crisis Management as Silver Command (now CIMS)Ensure safe, secure and humane containment of the people in our care.Lead the drive for an inclusive, one team approach across multiple stakeholders to achieve the goal of reducing re-offending.Collaborate with Regional peers to enhance our approaches to the management, rehabilitation and reintegration of the people in our care. Show less Responsible for the performance and management of residential units.Increased team capability and performance.Provide a safe physical and mental working environment.Managing operational budgets in accordance with the Prison Director’s fiscal expectations.Increase and encourage stakeholder engagement with operational ranks to achieve the goal of reducing reoffending.Deliver on strategic goals set by the Department and/or the Prison Director.Effectively manage human resources. Show less Monitor and address compliance with policy, standards and legislation.Manage emergency situations on the frontline.Manage the prisoner complaint process and ensure responsivity.Champion effective Offender Management processes and practice.Positively role model by demonstrating visible leadership and the Department’s values.Increase staff capability through leadership, coaching and mentoring.Monitor major resource cost drivers and work closely with the Tier 5 Manager to manage effectively. Show less

  • Residential Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Residential Manager

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Custodial Systems & Operations Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Custodial Systems Manager

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Acting Prison Director

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Residential Manager

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Principal Corrections Officer

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Tactical Communications Lead Facilitator

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Senior Corrections Officer

    Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Corrections Officer

    Aug 2005 - Aug 2011