Corrections staff work in a challenging and rewarding environment. They are helping to improve public safety and play a crucial role in reaching the Department’s goal of reducing re-offending by 25 percent by 2017.

We have staff working at the National Office in Wellington behind the scenes, in all kinds of roles from advisers to policy developers. All the different roles exist to support the people who work in the frontline of Corrections.

Corrections officers, probation officers, case managers, psychologists, instructors are just a few of the many staff who work with offenders on a daily basis, ensuring public safety and supporting the offenders to change their lives around.

Please see our list of current vacancies if you are passionate about helping us reduce re-offending and are interested in working for the Department of Corrections.

Read all About Us for more information on the important and challenging role we play in reducing re-offending.

Benefits of working at Corrections

• Work opportunities in more than 150 locations nationwide
• Competitive salary
• Great range of learning and development programmes
• Opportunity for career progression
• Discounted health insurance from Southern Cross Healthcare and Unimed
• Commitment to health, safety and employee wellness
• Assistance with study
• Diversity and equal employment opportunity policies
• Government employee banking benefits at Westpac

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