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Role deep dive: Nurse

Our nurses work in nurse-led healthcare centres within our prisons.

Making a difference with dance

Lauren Byrne keeps people in prison ‘on their toes’ as part of a transformative partnership with the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

One part of a complex justice system

The Department of Corrections is one part of a larger, complex justice system, which involves a number of agencies that work together.

Make a difference with your degree

Whether you’ve completed your degree or are close to graduating, there could be a place for you here at the Department of Corrections.

Community Work Supervisor: The Real Job

A community work supervisor isn’t just a supervisor: You’re a teacher, a mentor, an unofficial counsellor.

Probation Officer: The Real Job

At its core, being a probation officer is more than skills and qualifications. It’s about how you show up for people.