ICPA2023-PID021 - Simon Charnock and Tremain Whatarau-Gray

Pūwhakamua: A Tikanga Māori Rehabilitation Success in Reducing Offending and Improving Reintegration in New Zealand

Authors

Simon Charnock

Business Development Director Justice and Immigration, Serco, Australia

Simon Charnock is the Justice and Immigration Business Development Director for Serco Asia-Pacific. With nearly 30 years of experience in the justice and immigration industry, Simon is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success across the UK, NZ and Australian markets. Having joined the UK public sector Prison Service in 1991 and delivered a variety of roles before coming to Australia in 2011, he has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these sectors and has a talent for developing innovative solutions to address them. Simon's expertise in business development and strategic planning has been instrumental in driving growth and expansion for Serco. He is a results-driven leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services to clients and ensuring Serco is well-positioned to continue delivering excellent results for its clients.

Tremain Whatarau-Gray

Supervisor Cultural Units, Auckland South Correctional Facility, New Zealand

Tremain embarked on his career journey with Kohuora Auckland South Correctional Facility, in mid-2020 amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had just reached Level 4 in New Zealand. He commenced as a Correctional Officer and quickly took on a pivotal role in the establishment of the Cultural Unit "Te Whare O Te Whaiora," contributing to the enrichment of the correctional environment through cultural initiatives and programs. Recognising the significant contribution that Tremain has brought to Kohuora Auckland South, he was soon promoted to the role of Supervisor in the Cultural Unit. Tremain is dedicated to the development of innovative programs within corrections that enhance prisoners wellbeing and create opportunities to engage in meaningful rehabilitation that supports successful reintegration into the community.

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