New Zealander of Year Local hero 2024 https://nzawards.org.nz/ Nov 2023 Habib Marwat is a remarkable community leader and devoted volunteer. His contribution embodies the spirit of positive change – one act of kindness, initiative, and connection at a time.Habib Marwat is a remarkable community leader and devoted volunteer. Habib's significant contributions to the Royal Commission of Inquiry, coupled with his unwavering support during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscore the depth of his commitment to aiding his community. His… Show more Habib Marwat is a remarkable community leader and devoted volunteer. His contribution embodies the spirit of positive change – one act of kindness, initiative, and connection at a time.Habib Marwat is a remarkable community leader and devoted volunteer. Habib's significant contributions to the Royal Commission of Inquiry, coupled with his unwavering support during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscore the depth of his commitment to aiding his community. His extraordinary initiative, "Strengthens Ties via Sport," conceived in response to March 15th, promoted a sense of unity through cricket matches between the police and the Muslim community. He also co-founded an inclusive sports program in Ōtautahi Christchurch, encouraging ethnic women and girls to embrace physical activity, sports, and recreation. In recognition of his unifying efforts and remarkable response to the aftermath of the tragic events of March 15th, he was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) in 2021. In everything he does, Habib's legacy is one of unity, hope, and unwavering dedication, leaving an indelible mark on the communities he serves. Show less

Queens Service Medal (QSM) The Governor-General on behalf of New Zealand Government Dec 2021 Mr Habib Marwat, of Christchurch, QSM, for services to Muslim and ethnic communitiesHabib Marwat has held various roles, including President, with the Muslim Association of Canterbury. He has initiated and assisted with sports events and programmes for youth from ethnic communities. He helped introduce affordable iftar programmes for the Canterbury Muslim community during Ramadan. He is employed with the Department of Corrections and has facilitated close relationships between… Show more Mr Habib Marwat, of Christchurch, QSM, for services to Muslim and ethnic communitiesHabib Marwat has held various roles, including President, with the Muslim Association of Canterbury. He has initiated and assisted with sports events and programmes for youth from ethnic communities. He helped introduce affordable iftar programmes for the Canterbury Muslim community during Ramadan. He is employed with the Department of Corrections and has facilitated close relationships between governmental and non-governmental organisations amongst ethnic communities. Mr Marwat was instrumental in organising meetings for the Prime Minister and Ministers with the Muslim community and in organising hui with the community on the Royal Commission of Inquiry Report following the 2019 terror attack.https://gg.govt.nz/image-galleries/9291/media?page=6 Show less

Men as Allies Southern Government Women's Network (SGWN) Oct 2021 Southern Government Women's Network (SGWN) hosted the first ever Women in Public Service Summit in the South Island on Thursday 28 October, 2021.The Women in Public Service Summit, Te Pua o Ngā Māreikura (WPSS), is organized by the public service, for the public sector. It is designed to support woman by providing opportunities for professional development, championing diversity and inclusion and much more. I was featured as penal member by my female colleague’s form… Show more Southern Government Women's Network (SGWN) hosted the first ever Women in Public Service Summit in the South Island on Thursday 28 October, 2021.The Women in Public Service Summit, Te Pua o Ngā Māreikura (WPSS), is organized by the public service, for the public sector. It is designed to support woman by providing opportunities for professional development, championing diversity and inclusion and much more. I was featured as penal member by my female colleague’s form Corrections. The panel I was recommended for was focused on ‘Men as Allies’ which is a key strategy for GWN. The panel was aiming to champion men who have been great supporters and allies to woman in the public sector. Show less

Ara Institute of Canterbury Contribution award Ara Institute Canterbury 2018 Department of corrections Student internship programme offers university students the opportunity to undertake work related to their studies, and in turn gain first-hand experience of the public sector and the work we undertake within Corrections. The programme has enabled Corrections to benefit from a number of projects being completed by the students, whilst also promoting the work we do within the wider community. It's a rewarding and positive experience for managers, their teams and the… Show more Department of corrections Student internship programme offers university students the opportunity to undertake work related to their studies, and in turn gain first-hand experience of the public sector and the work we undertake within Corrections. The programme has enabled Corrections to benefit from a number of projects being completed by the students, whilst also promoting the work we do within the wider community. It's a rewarding and positive experience for managers, their teams and the interns alike.I was awarded Ara institute of Canterbury contribution award for working with the Social worker student, Ara field Education Coordinator and for my role as field educator during Semester 1, 2018. Show less

Bronze Award Department of Corrections 2017 Before introducing online learning in late 2017 by the Department of Corrections, there was no set learning and training package for new Case manager. In Canterbury, we developed and implemented the learning and training package, with the assistance of Practice leader for Case managers. This package was fulfilling all the need and requirements of the new Case Managers as per their individual learning style and needs.I was awarded Bronze Award for over sighting and making efforts towards… Show more Before introducing online learning in late 2017 by the Department of Corrections, there was no set learning and training package for new Case manager. In Canterbury, we developed and implemented the learning and training package, with the assistance of Practice leader for Case managers. This package was fulfilling all the need and requirements of the new Case Managers as per their individual learning style and needs.I was awarded Bronze Award for over sighting and making efforts towards organizing and supporting new recruits (Case Managers) around their training schedules and learning forums. Show less

Minister Excellence Award for 2015 New Zealand Minister of Corrections Dec 2015 On joining the Case Management team, I realized that our Standards of Practice (SOP) compliance was low and we had a backlog (unallocated cases) of more than 300 cases. Another area of concern for the team was, they had a difficulty of having track record of their Case Prisoner's next schedule contact meetings and reviews of their planning's, as there was no proper system/practice in place.On working through the available resources of the Case management, I was able to initiate a… Show more On joining the Case Management team, I realized that our Standards of Practice (SOP) compliance was low and we had a backlog (unallocated cases) of more than 300 cases. Another area of concern for the team was, they had a difficulty of having track record of their Case Prisoner's next schedule contact meetings and reviews of their planning's, as there was no proper system/practice in place.On working through the available resources of the Case management, I was able to initiate a practice, which addressed all these issues and within few months, the backlog cases were dealt with. I altered the work management tool (WMT), it is an Excel based document, and made it more user friendly for the Case Manager by adding some extra features to it. Those extra features are mapping and measuring not only the prisoner rehabilitative pathway, quality frame work but also the Case manager work flow.All the team members received it with huge thanks. This new tool was one of the reasons that we achieved the highest score in our Standards of Practice after.Recently the Case Management workflow model is introduced. On working with one of the PCM, couples of more features are added to align it with the workflow model. It will be a huge assistance to the PCM to utilize it for allocations as per workflow model requirement. Show less

Bronze Award Department of Corrections 2013 After the Canterbury earthquake, an art auction (donations from prisoners to assist the community) idea was present and accepted by the management. The artwork was completed by prisoner (voluntarily) with the professional assistance of the Art Tutor.I was the active member of that art auction committee. Two art auctions were arranged; it was received warmly by the community and was resulted in great success. A good sum of money was generated from these auctions and was donated to the… Show more After the Canterbury earthquake, an art auction (donations from prisoners to assist the community) idea was present and accepted by the management. The artwork was completed by prisoner (voluntarily) with the professional assistance of the Art Tutor.I was the active member of that art auction committee. Two art auctions were arranged; it was received warmly by the community and was resulted in great success. A good sum of money was generated from these auctions and was donated to the community. Show less

Appreciation letter Minister of Corrections & Police New Zealand 2010 I received an appreciation letter for my commitment and the excellent work following the Canterbury earthquake. After the earthquake, It was very trying time, especially when the friends and community we known started migrating to another area, the aftershocks and Psychological impact of these events on the family took its toll on every one. In these conditions coming and working with the emotionally distressed prisoners was another huge task that we have been through.

Reward and Recognition Prison Manager Christchurch Men's Prison 2010 In 2010 the Corrections Policy and Procedure Manuel (PPM) was replaced by the Prison Operational Manuel (POM). The unit staff was finding it difficult to access the correct form on the POM, it was time and resource consuming for the front-line staff.I created a simple and easy to follow excel document for POM forms, which was directly feeding from the POM for any updates or alterations. It was received with appreciations and thanks.