We make the community safer by supporting people to leave us better and with brighter prospects.

Information for

Corrections at a glance 2024/2025

The highest number of Corrections Officers on the frontline
16,236 Official Information Act requests respondence to
348 nurses provided primary-level health services in 17 prisons
27 detector dogs helped protect people and prisons from contraband

Our values

Practice value - Manaaki (Respect): We care for and respect everyone.
Practice value - Kaitiaki (Guardianship): We are responsive and responsible.
Practice value - Whanau (Relationships): We develop supportive relationships.
Practice value - Rangatira (Leadership): We demonstrate leadership and are accountable.
Practice value - Wairua (Spirituality): We are unified and focused in our efforts.