THE Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) needs a leader who is impartial, understands good governance and accountability, and has a firm grasp of both government systems and prison operations, according to Acting Commissioner Auta Moceisuva.
During an interview with The Fiji Times online portal The Lens@177, Mr Moceisuva was asked what type of leadership was not needed in the institution, given that several former FCS commissioners had left while under investigation.
Mr Moceisuva said the organisation required leadership that could effectively balance strategic oversight with an understanding of day-to-day operations.
“I think for a leader to be managing the Fiji Corrections, a leader who is impartial, has knowledge on good governance and accountability, as well as understanding the mechanics of government, how government is run,” he said.
“We don’t want a leader who brings in a shallow understanding of how to operationalise the prisons.”
He said the leader of the Corrections Service needed to have a broader mind, should be able to think strategically, at the same time was able to understand how the operations happened on the ground.
“Because many times here, we only can understand what happens on the ground when the reports come in. But of course, as a leader you have to check back on the validity of those information.
“So it’s appropriate that a leader who can move around, speak to the officers as well as prisoners to understand the pulse on the ground.
“I think that’s the kind of leader that should be heading the Corrections Service.
“If you rely on reports only, if you rely on those that whisper in your ears, then that’s not the complete story you want to hear to be able to manage this organisation well.”
