Quick facts
Prison population
Men's prison
Minimum to high security
Remand and sentenced
Units
Different units based on security classifications.
Programmes and training
Māori pathways programme, overseen by cultural officer.
Trades training for offenders in carpentry, farming, engineering, grounds, horticulture, joinery/catering, kitchen, laundry.
Benefits
Supportive staff culture with wellness days and regular staff BBQs.
One team, one staff approach.
Free staff gym available.
Location
Based in Milton, a rural community in the Otago region of the South Island.
Getting there
Approximately a 50-minute drive from the city of Dunedin.
5-minute drive from the Milton township.
What's closeby
Milton is approx. 3hrs drive from the tourist highlight of Queenstown.
The Otago region is home to many scenic reserves, sandy beaches and a world class cycling trail, the Otago Rail Trail.
New to the area?
There are several real estate agents in the area that will happily assist in securing rental accommodation or house to buy.
Milton has some of the most affordable property in Otago. Many staff who live in Dunedin car share to get to the prison site.