Corrections' Role within the Justice Sector

The Department of Corrections is part of the government’s justice sector, alongside the following core organisations:

  • Ministry of Justice
  • New Zealand Police
  • Courts
  • New Zealand Parole Board
  • Crown Law Office
  • Serious Fraud Office

Justice sector outcomes

A safe and just society

Reducing harm

Reducing volumes

Improving services

Maintaining institutions

Managing investments

Core sector agencies

Ministry of Justice

New Zealand Police

Department of Corrections

Crown Law Office

Serious Fraud Office

Crown entities and other agencies

Electoral Commission

Human rights Commission

Independent Police Conduct Authority

Agencies in other sectors (including education and health and transport)

Law Commission

New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups

Privacy Commissioner

Public Trust

Communities, iwi, local authorities

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