Department of Corrections NZ Email Format
Government AdministrationWellington, New Zealand5001-10000 Employees
The Department of Corrections NZ is a government agency based in Wellington, New Zealand, operating within the public administration sector. It runs across roughly 150 sites nationwide and maintains a large, nationwide workforce to carry out its work. The department engages with offenders and their whānau to address harmful behaviours, with the aim of reducing reoffending and breaking intergenerational cycles of imprisonment. A core objective is to enhance community safety through rehabilitation and safe reintegration into society, serving the public and local communities. In 2024 the department formed a partnership with Optimation Group to develop Connect, illustrating ongoing collaboration with public-sector partners to advance its work.