We need people with skill – absolutely. But the ones who truly make an impact? They bring skill and heart. That’s what sets our corrections officers apart.

We asked our staff to share real stories, insights and advice on what it’s like working at the Department of Corrections.

125 years on from opening as a borstal for young offenders, Invercargill Prison continues to offer horticulture as part of its rehabilitation programme, growing and gifting plants and produce.

What is Hikitia? A breakdown of the service From May through to October, we will be hiring staff for a new mental health and addiction service, Hikitia.

Waikeria Prison staff were well represented at the recent National Waka Ama Sprint Championships, one of Te Ao Māori’s biggest sporting events in Aotearoa.

Puppy Jaspa is beginning his journey to become a Mobility Dog to assist people living with disabilities.