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
Priority 1
Improve public safety
Priority 2
Reduce re-offending
Priority 3
Reduce the over representation of Māori in correctional facilities
Values
Our five values aren’t just what we believe, they guide us in everything we say and do.
Wairua
We are unified and focused in our efforts.
Wairua
- We provide opportunities to enhance wellbeing, including mental wellbeing
- We put the person at the centre of our focus, we listen to their voice and provide opportunities for them to talk and think about their situation, their future and how to get there.
- We connect spiritually, physically and emotionally with whānau and communities in order to succeed.
- We celebrate success.
Whānau
We develop supportive relationships.
Whānau
- We proactively involve whānau/family, the wider community and other professionals and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes.
- Whanaungatanga (process to establish engagement and connections between people) is something we do inherently.
- We engage with people to link them with their whānau and provide a community of support where all opinions are considered and respected.
- We work as a team and share information to achieve better outcomes.
Manaaki
We care for and respect everyone.
Manaaki
- We care for and respect everyone
- We treat everyone in a humane manner and with respect acknowledging their ethnicity, gender, sexuality and age.
- We acknowledge and care about the people we work with.
- We assess needs, target interventions and provide a constructive environment to develop people.
- We engage and communicate using positive language in order to work effectively with all people.
- We promote personal responsibility and autonomy.
Kaitiaki
We are responsive and responsible.
Kaitiaki
- We strive to keep everyone safe every day and take responsibility for our health and safety and for those around us.
- We provide a safe and validating environment where everyone is supported to participate.
- We are respectful towards human differences and responsive to individual needs and rights.
- We consider the physical and emotional safety of those around us in every interaction.
Rangatira
We demonstrate leadership and are accountable.
Rangatira
- We provide opportunities for people to develop and have regular conversations.
- We are transparent when we communicate and explain the rationale for our decisions.
- We care about everyone's safety and wellbeing, and role model positive behaviour and lead by example.
- We support people to perform their best and we hold ourselves to account.
- We act with integrity in all we do.
Priorities
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
Foundations for participation
People can safely reintegrate in to our community
Is New Zealand calling?
New Zealand is a country like no other. We’re different down here, in our little corner of the world. There are endless reasons why people travel near and far to make Aotearoa home.
New Zealand is one of the safest places to live in the world.
Excellent quality of life.
We’re very multicultural.
New Zealand is a safe and friendly environment to raise a family.
With a population of only 5 million, New Zealand isn’t densely populated
The people are really friendly. You can get an egg from your neighbour.
You can enjoy good weather all year round, wherever you are.
We’re one of the least corrupt places in the world
Workplaces are egalitarian.
Nature’s literally on your doorstep, from picturesque beaches to the wild untamed wilderness — we have it all.
New Zealand is fortunate to have a progressive Government
Our food, wine and cheese is some of the best in the world.
Explore our regional differences
We have four regional offices, 100+ community sites and 18 prisons across the motu — from Te Tai Tokeau in the north to the southern end of Te Wai Pounamu.
Northern Region
Central Region
Lower North Region
Southern Region
Northern Region
From Kaitaia to Auckland, our northern region has over 28 locations including prison sites at Mt Eden, Albany, and Wiri.
Central Region
From Hampton Downs to Taupō, our central region has over 27 locations including prison sites at Spring Hill, Waikera, and Rangipo just south of Turangi.
Lower North Region
From Hawke's Bay to Wellington, our lower north region has over 30 locations including prison sites in Hastings, Whanganui, Palmerston North, and Wellington
Southern Region
From Picton to Invercargill, our southern region has over 31 locations including prison sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.