Who we are

Corrections is one of the largest government departments in New Zealand, employing around 10,000 staff, the majority of whom work with offenders in one of our 200 locations, including 18 prisons, Community Corrections sites and corporate offices.

Every day Corrections works with a variety of groups and agencies to protect the public and ensure that offenders receive the help they need to turn their lives around. Our 2,000 registered volunteers are invaluable in our work to reduce re-offending.