Taupo Community and Tongariro Prison Information E
Department of Corrections
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Information Evening - Tongariro Prison Taupo Community Corrections Build a meaningful career with Ara Poutama Aotearoa | Department of Corrections
Interested in a frontline career where you can make a real difference?
Our teams at Tongariro Prison and Taupo Community Corrections work closely with people in our care and the community, supporting positive change through everyday interactions. As a positive role model, you'll help improve outcomes for individuals, their whanau, and the wider community.
Live and work in Taupo and Turangi Enjoy the benefits of living and working in Taupo and Turangi, surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, strong communities, rich cultural heritage, and endless outdoor opportunities.
Information Evening Join us at our upcoming Information Evening to learn more about frontline careers with Ara Poutama Aotearoa | Department of Corrections, across both prison and community settings.
On the night, you will:
- Learn about Corrections Officer and Community Corrections Officer roles. We are currently recruiting Corrections Officers and Case Managers.
- Hear directly from our people about what the job is really like
- Understand the recruitment process and next steps
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and start your application
Event details Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026Time: 5:30 - 6:30pmLocation: Tongariro Prison
Registration is essential.Please click Apply now to register your attendance at this event.
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Department of Corrections
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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 support rehabilitation, improve public safety and reduce re-offending rates.
*Kotahi anō te kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi’ ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.'
Here are some of the different types of work that you could get involved with as part of our team:
- Custodial - motivate those in prison, while ensuring safety and security: corr.nz/custodial
- Health - work as a nurse, psychologist or other healthcare professional: corr.nz/health
- Rehabilitation - help people to make positive changes and lead a crime-free life: corr.nz/rehab
- Education, employment and trades - help people in prison to gain skills, education and work experience: corr.nz/educ
- Community - manage community-based sentences: corr.nz/comm
- Supporting services - volunteer, intern or join one of our corporate roles: corr.nz/corp
As a values-led organisation, we use our values of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and to deliver our strategy, Hōkai Rangi (corr.nz/hokairangi).
You can find out more about us, check out on-the-job stories from our staff, and learn about different roles on our careers website: careers.corrections.govt.nz
