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8743 Tonga Prison Vacancy 9 - 19 September 2025

TONGA PRISON DEPARTMENT

VACANCIES

Tonga Prison Department hereby invites applicants for the following positions

  Postions Salary Band Minimum Requirements
1

Assistant Superintendent of Prisons

(Construction Supervisor)

 J
($34,342.00 -
$51,511.00)
  • Master’s Degree with no working experience.
  • Post Graduate Diploma with at least 1 year experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 4 years relevant working experience.
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Project Management, or a closely related field from a recognized Educational Institution or University.
2

Chief Prison Officer

(Project Manager)

 K
(26,710.00 -
$40,064.00)
  • Post Graduate Diploma with no working experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 5 years relevant working experience.
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar or at least 8 years relevant working experience.
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field from a recognized Educational Institution or University
3

Cadet Officer

(Architect Officer)

 L
($22,133.00 -
$33,194.00)
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience.
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 5 years relevant working experience.
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from a recognized Educational Institution or University.
4

Cadet Officer

(Construction Foreman)

 L
($22,133.00 -
$33,194.00)
  • Bachelor’s degree with no working experience
  • Diploma Certificate with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 3 years relevant working experience
Qualifications acceptable for this role must be in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Project Management or a closely related field from a recognized Educational Institution or University.
5 Prison Officer Class II N
($13,355.00 –
$20,033.00)
  • Diploma Level 5/6 TNQAB framework in relevant field.
  • Certificate level 4/trade/technical qualification +2 years’ relevant work experience.
  • Form 7 +4 years’ relevant work experience.
  • PSSC +7 years’ relevant work experience.
Current Tonga Public Service (“TPS”) employee with 5 years’ experience in a similar role (meeting other core competency and experience requirements specified in the job description + PMS scores of 3 or above for the past 2 consecutive years).
6 Recruit Prison Officer R
($8,586.00 -
$12,880.00)
  • Form 6 PSSC or equivalent or Certificate level 2.

Applicants for these positions must be physically fit, healthy, and strong with the ability to carry out assigned duties with diligence, discipline, good character, respect, and responsibility. Candidates must possess the appropriate work experience and the necessary educational qualifications relevant to the positions advertised. Applicants should also have good communication skills in both English and Tongan. The age required is between 18 to 40 years old.

The key responsibilities of these positions include:

Application Guidelines
Applicants must submit a handwritten letter of application. Applications should include certified copies of Academic Qualifications, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), two (2) letters of Reference from your current or most recent employer or school. Birth Certificate, and a Police Certificate. Civil Servants intending to apply must submit their applications with the approval of their respective Chief Executive Officer.

All applications are to be received no later than 4:00pm on Friday 19th September 2025 and address to:

Commissioner of Prisons
Hu’atolitoli Prison
Vaini
Tongatapu
Tonga.
Matangi Tonga Online ref. #8743 HM Prison, 9 - 19 Sept 2025