Why us

The Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety and positive social change. We manage both community-based and prison-based corrections, aiming to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending rates.

Purpose

We make the community safer by supporting people to leave us better and with brighter prospects.

Kotahi anō te kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi - There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and well-being of people.

Outcome 1

Improve public safety

Outcome 2

Reduce re-offending

Outcome 3

Reduce the over representation of Māori in correctional facilities

Our Values

Our five values aren’t just what we believe, they guide us in everything we say and do.

Whanau

Whānau

We develop supportive relationships.

Wairua

Wairua

We are unified and focused in our efforts.

Kaitiaki

Kaitiaki

We are responsive and responsible.

Rangatira

Rangatira

We demonstrate leadership and are accountable.

Manaaki

Manaaki

We care for and respect everyone.

Strategy

Hōkai Rangi continues to represent our long-term strategic direction. We all want to see intergenerational change where each person can realise their full potential - for themselves and for the safety of our communities.

Our future direction will ensure key initiatives are aligned to Hōkai Rangi and our three organisational outcomes.

Partnership and Leadership

We build and maintain authentic relationships

Humanising and healing

Our focus is on the oranga of people

Whānau

People are a part of the rehabilitation and reintegration journey.

Incorporating a Te Ao Māori worldview

Kaupapa Māori approaches inform our work

Whakapapa

Whakapapa can be the beginning of healing and wellbeing

Foundations for participation

People can safely reintegrate in to our community

What we can offer

What’s important to you is important to us too, which is why we offer a competitive support package to all of our staff.

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Competitive salaries

With opportunities for career progression.

wellbeing

Wellbeing & support

Access to Employee assistance programme - a professional counselling service
Discounted childcare with Best Start

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Study

Support to complete long-term work-related qualifications.

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Equal employment opportunities

We aim to provide a safe, supportive and responsive environment.

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Union representation

Collective bargaining with a positive and proactive relationship with our unions.

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Health & wellness

Health checks, vaccinations, eye wear, discounted health & personal insurance.

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Banking & Superannuation

Access a range of banking and superannuation packages.

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Retail Discounts

Discounts with Macpac, Microsoft, eBikes, and more.

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Cultural responsiveness

Building partnerships, being responsive, and being effective for Māori.

Our Locations


Prison sites

We have facilities located throughout the motu, each playing a vital role in supporting safer communities. Click the link to explore our prison sites, learn more about what each one offers, and see how they contribute to our overall mission.

  

Northland Region Corrections Facility
Auckland Prison
Mount Eden Corrections Facility
Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility
Auckland South Corrections Facility (Serco site)
Spring Hill Corrections Facility
Waikeria Prison
Tongariro Prison
New Plymouth Remand Centre (operated as part of Whanganui Prison)
Whanganui Prison
Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison
Manawatu Prison
Rimutaka Prison
Arohata Prison
Christchurch Men’s Prison and Matawhaiti Residence
Christchurch Women’s Prison
Rolleston Prison
Otago Corrections
Invercargill Prison

 

Community sites and offices

 

NORTHLAND 
Dargaville, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Whangārei

AUCKLAND 
Māngere, Mt Eden, New Lynn, North Shore, Onehunga, Ōtāhuhu, Ōtara, Panmure, Waitākere Railside, Waitākere Ratanui

MANUKAU
Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura, Pukekohe

WAIKATO
Cambridge, Coromandel, Hamilton, Huntly, Mangakino, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Otorohanga, Paeroa, Putāruru, Raglan, Taupō, Te Awamutu, Te Kūiti, Thames, Tokoroa, Tūrangi, Waihi, Whangamatā, Whitianga

BAY OF PLENTY 
Katikati, Kawerau, Mt Maunganui, Murupara, Ōpōtiki, Rotorua, Tauranga, Te Kaha, Te Puke, Whakatāne

EAST COAST
Flaxmere, Gisborne, Hastings, Napier, Ruatoria, Waipukurau, Wairoa

TARANAKI, WHANGANUI, MANAWATU 
Dannevirke, Feilding, Foxton, Hāwera, Levin, Marton, New Plymouth, Ohakune, Ōpunake, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Shannon, Stratford, Taihape, Taumarunui, Waitara, Whanganui

WELLINGTON 
Featherston, Kāpiti, Lower Hutt, Masterton, Ōtaki, Paraparaumu, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Wellington (National Office)

NELSON, MARLBOROUGH 
Blenheim, Greymouth, Hokitika, Motueka, Nelson, Picton, Richmond, Westport

CANTERBURY 
Ashburton, Christchurch (Annex Road, Ensors Road, Lichfield St, Rāwhiti, Winston Avenue, Yaldhurst), Kaikōura, Rangiora , Timaru

OTAGO, SOUTHLAND 
Alexandra, Balclutha, Dunedin, Gore x2, Invercargill, Oamaru

 

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