Greayer Eketone
Auckland
Summary
I am a versatile, conscientious, and well-rounded person who is committed to my continued educational and professional development. In any employment role, I will demonstrate diligence, initiative, sound judgement, and a strong team focus. I work with people from a strengths-based perspective, assisting to facilitate and support lasting change. I have a proven ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse groups, given my strong commitment to be a reflective and humanising practitioner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychology Scholarship Candidate
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Auckland, AUK
03.2022 - Current
Full time study in the Doctoral of Clinical Psychology programme.
Senior Advisor – High Risk Team
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Northern Region
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Provided specialist advice, support, and oversight for the management of the highest risk individuals in both custodial and community care.
- Assisted key stakeholders to understand Corrections business and priorities.
- Worked closely with frontline staff and other stakeholders contributing to release planning.
- Involvement in multi-disciplinary teams, regional and national panels relevant to the highest risk and complex individuals in forensic care.
- Represented the Department of Corrections in a positive and constructive relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. Police, MOJ, Iwi).
Senior Practitioner
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Auckland & Manukau District
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed a complex caseload of high risk & complex individuals.
- Peer reviewed work & provided feedback to ensure requirements in probation policies and procedures were met.
- Assisted with quality checks on sentence compliance and the management of against the mandatory standards.
- Supported and role modelled the implementation of new initiatives and changes to practice and procedures.
Relapse Prevention Facilitator
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama
Auckland
06.2011 - 03.2018
- Maintained respectful relationships and co-facilitated by encouraging group member contribution.
Probation Officer
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Auckland & Manukau District
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Wrote reports to the Court with recommendations to inform sentencing decisions.
- Prosecuted breaches of non-compliance to the Court.
- Monitored & managed sentence plans that addressed identified rehabilitation and safety needs.
- Facilitated whānau hui set in both the custodial and community settings.
Education
Doctoral of Clinical Psychology Programme - Psychology
The University of Auckland
02.2026
Master of Science - Psychology
The University of Auckland
09.2023
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts - Psychology
The University of Auckland
05.2009
Bachelor Of Arts -
The University of Auckland
05.2008
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Self-Awareness
- Cultural Competency
- Research Skills
Additional Information
Trained in:
- SAPROF-SO (Structured Assessment of Protective Factors for Violence Risk - Sexual Offending)
- Static-99R (Risk Assessment for Sexual Offenders)
- RM2000 (Risk Matrix 2000)
- Stable-2007 (Stable Risk Factors for Sexual Offending)
- Acute-2007 (Acute Risk Factors for Sexual Offending)
- DRAOR (Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Re-entry)
- Probation Officers Curriculum
Timeline
Psychology Scholarship Candidate
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
03.2022 - Current
Senior Advisor – High Risk Team
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
04.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Practitioner
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
09.2017 - 04.2018
Relapse Prevention Facilitator
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama
06.2011 - 03.2018
Probation Officer
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
04.2010 - 10.2011
Doctoral of Clinical Psychology Programme - Psychology
The University of Auckland
Master of Science - Psychology
The University of Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts - Psychology
The University of Auckland
Bachelor Of Arts -
The University of Auckland