The Department of Corrections (Corrections) is seeking feedback on its draft Long-Term Insights Briefing (LTIB).

The Public Service Act 2020 requires government departments to create a Long-Term Insights Briefing at least once every three years. Long-Term Insights Briefings are future-focused documents that provide information on long-term trends, risks, and opportunities, as well as possible policy responses. They are developed by departments independently of ministers and are not government policy.

Corrections’ draft Long-Term Insights Briefing builds on the findings of our first Long-Term Insights Briefing and explores the use of technology in Corrections. Our draft Long-Term Insights Briefing is:

Looking forward to 2050, how could the use of new and emerging technology improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the New Zealand corrections system?

We are looking at four areas in depth that we anticipate will become increasingly important in our future Corrections environment, these are:

  • Improving system productivity and resilience: How could technology enable a more efficient and resilient corrections network?
  • Supporting our frontline workforce: How could new and emerging technology be used to complement our workforce in the future and improve safety and security?
  • Improving outcomes: How could new and emerging technology be used to improve rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes both in prisons and in community settings?
  • Rising use of electronic monitoring technology: How can Corrections utilise new and emerging technology to help manage people safely in the community?
  • Future policy directions: How can we maximise the benefits, and mitigate the risks, of new and emerging technologies across the New Zealand corrections environment.

We’d like your feedback on our draft long-term insights briefing.

You can send your feedback to LTIB@corrections.govt.nz. Submissions close at 5pm on Sunday 1 February 2026.

Following consultation, we will publish a summary of submissions online and will consider your feedback before finalising our Long-Term Insights Briefing.