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Finding ways to give back - Adeel's story

When Adeel first moved to New Zealand as a refugee in 2018, he was searching for a way to give back to the community.

Corrections Officers, Case Managers, Probation Officers - what’s the difference?

One of the questions that we get asked from applicants is around the differences between some of our key roles - in particular, Case Managers, Probation Officers, and Corrections Officers.

‘Kick for the Seagulls’ graduation

The programme uses the language of sport in an easily relatable way to teach literacy and numeracy skills, we well as general life skills and wellbeing.

Staff honoured at NZ Public Service Day Awards

Congratulations to three Corrections staff members who were recognised for their extraordinary contribution to New Zealand at two separate events in Wellington.

Men take ownership of the walls in Invercargill

Read how men in Invercargill Prison have taken some ownership of the prison environment and are getting to learn new painting techniques.

Reflections from our new recruits

Kyrah, Paige, Owen and Will are all recently graduated recruits. They share what they have learnt about the Corrections Officer role since they started - both through training and their time on the floor.