See the Corrections in context page for an overview of how Corrections fits into the justice sector and the About Us page for an overview of what Corrections does. There are also a wide range of information sheets summarising areas of Corrections’ work.
The structure section contains profiles of the groups and services that make up the Department. There is also useful information about Corrections and its work in the Department’s annual report and statement of intent.
Contact details for the Minister’s office are on the Beehive website. For an overview of the role of the Minister of Corrections click here .
Corrections’ annual report and statement of intent contain many useful official statistics and accounts. Corrections does not collect statistics for parts of the justice sector that it is not responsible for. For example, crime statistics are collected by the Police and the Ministry of Justice. See the Corrections in context page for an overview of how Corrections fits into the justice sector.
Refer to the following pages to find a prison or service centre:
Members of the public wanting information about a prisoner should email or write to the Department contact for general enquiries. Media should email the Communications Unit .
See the guide for prisoners and visitors for information on visiting prisoners. Media wanting to visit or interview prisoners must email the Communications Unit first as the Corrections Regulations 200 on the government legislation website require the Chief Executive’s approval for media interviews.
Please see the recruitment section or email jobcorr@corrections.govt.nz for information about working for Corrections.