145 prison jobs in New Zealand

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This is a Full time job

Earn up to AUD$93,938 with base + penalties (AUD)

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

Ready for a change? Start a new career in as a prison officer with Corrections Victoria. Relocation assistance provided.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Prison Officers - Relocate to Victoria

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Earn up to AUD$93,938 with base + penalties (AUD)

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

Ready for a change? Start a new career in as a prison officer with Corrections Victoria. Relocation assistance provided.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed twelve hours ago

Corrections Officer - Whanganui Prison

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

This is a Full time job

Starting salary of $70,019

Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed three hours ago

Prison Officers - Relocate to Victoria

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Earn up to AUD$93,938 with base + penalties (AUD)

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

Ready for a change? Start a new career in as a prison officer with Corrections Victoria. Relocation assistance provided.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3h ago

Listed three hours ago

Prison Officers - Relocate to Victoria

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Earn up to AUD$93,938 with base + penalties (AUD)

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

$8k sign-on bonus plus up to $10k relocation support
No experience required, fully paid training provided
Multiple full time roles available in the Geelong region

Ready for a change? Start a new career in as a prison officer with Corrections Victoria. Relocation assistance provided.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3h ago

Listed three days ago

Corrections Officer - Invercargill Prison 2026

Invercargill Central, Southland

This is a Full time job

$70,019 - $82,213 dependant on skills & experience

Make a real difference supporting safer communities
Dynamic, rewarding role with varied daily challenges
Paid training and strong career development opportunities

Make a real difference supporting safer communities
Dynamic, rewarding role with varied daily challenges
Paid training and strong career development opportunities

Support rehabilitation and safety by managing daily routines, building rapport, and maintaining security in a dynamic custodial environment.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Corrections Officer - Mount Eden Corrections Facility

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland

Starting salary $70,019, increasing as you achieve NZQA Levels
We offer stable and long-term career with extensive career opportunities
We offer a unique and purposeful role that makes a difference in our community

Starting salary $70,019, increasing as you achieve NZQA Levels
We offer stable and long-term career with extensive career opportunities
We offer a unique and purposeful role that makes a difference in our community

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Kia Rite Facilitator - Christchurch Women's Prison

This is a Full time job

at Manawatu Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society

$70,956 - $91,307 per annum

Programme delivery focused role that supports women entering prison
Play a hands on role supporting positive engagement and wellbeing
Full-time, permanent position based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Programme delivery focused role that supports women entering prison
Play a hands on role supporting positive engagement and wellbeing
Full-time, permanent position based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Facilitate the Kia Rite programme which plays a critical role in supporting women when they first arrive in prison.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Kaiarahi / Navigator – Reintegration

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$68,000 – $76,000 per year

Kaiārahi / Navigator providing intensive reintegration support to people with complex needs in prison and community settings.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Corrections Officer - Waikato Hub Women's Prison (ARWCF)

This is a Full time job

Waikeria, Waikato

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression
5 weeks annual leave, free parking, and free on-site gym

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression
5 weeks annual leave, free parking, and free on-site gym

We're looking for more good people to join our whānau and help us achieve and deliver our mahi.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Corrections Officer - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

This is a Full time job

The starting salary for this role is $70,019

Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities.
Help we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

Join a values-led organisation doing mahi that matters!
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities.
Help we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

Empower and support individuals to make informed decisions, take timely and constructive actions, and progress confidently toward offence-free lives.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Corrections Officer - Rimutaka Prison

This is a Full time job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

The starting salary for this role is $70,019

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

Empower and support individuals to make informed decisions, take timely and constructive actions, and progress confidently toward offence-free lives.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

EOI - Corrections Officer - Arohata Prison

This is a Full time job

Tawa, Wellington

The starting salary for this role is $70,019

We're passionate about reducing re-offending and fostering community safety
A chance to influence positive change in the lives of women and their whānau
Based at one of three women's prisons in New Zealand

We're passionate about reducing re-offending and fostering community safety
A chance to influence positive change in the lives of women and their whānau
Based at one of three women's prisons in New Zealand

Assist and empower the Wāhine in our care to make better choices, take timely actions, and support their individual journeys toward offence-free lives

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Registered Nurse - Christchurch Women's Prison

This is a Full time job

$77,289 to $108,874 per annum

Benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings.

subClassification: General PractitionersGeneral Practitioners

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Probation Officer - Whangarei

Whangarei Central, Northland

This is a Full time job

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Roles based all in Whangarei

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Roles based all in Whangarei

Help to reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders' lives

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Probation Officer Community Work - Kaikohe

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kaikohe, Northland

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Roles based all in Whangarei

Build strong relationships within your community!
Support people on their journey to reduce re-offending.
Roles based all in Whangarei

Help to reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders' lives

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10h ago

Listed five hours ago

Recruitment Advisor

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waikeria, Waikato(Hybrid)

Key recruitment partner supporting Waikeria Prison and Waikato Hub - Womens.
High-volume, frontline recruitment focus
Join a diverse and evolving team across the upper North Island

Key recruitment partner supporting Waikeria Prison and Waikato Hub - Womens.
High-volume, frontline recruitment focus
Join a diverse and evolving team across the upper North Island

This is a hands-on role with real ownership, where you can influence outcomes and contribute to frontline workforce capability.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

5h ago

Listed three days ago

Hikitia Support Broker Māori - Waikeria Prison

at Youth Justice Workers, Department of Justice and Community Safety

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waikeria, Waikato

Supporting mental health interventions for vulnerable men in our care
Your enthusiasm for promoting and supporting comprehensive, recovery-oriented

Supporting mental health interventions for vulnerable men in our care
Your enthusiasm for promoting and supporting comprehensive, recovery-oriented

Collectively, the team of Hikitia Support Broker Māori will be dedicated to delivering Māori centred practices and approaches for men

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Youth Justice Worker - Nights - relocate to Malmsbury, Victoria

This is a Full time job

Te Atatu South, Auckland

Earn up to AUD $99,645 with a $62,104 base + super (AUD)

Duty of care role based in our scenic Malmsbury facility - opening soon
$10K relocation and training provided, incl. a Certificate IV in Youth Justice
Earn extra through penalty rates and enjoy a wide range of benefits

Duty of care role based in our scenic Malmsbury facility - opening soon
$10K relocation and training provided, incl. a Certificate IV in Youth Justice
Earn extra through penalty rates and enjoy a wide range of benefits

Bring your life experience to youth justice in the historic town of Malmsbury and enjoy paid training, generous penalty rates and job security.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Health Care Assistant Casual - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Mount Eden, Auckland

The full salary range is $61,302 - $71,766

Work in a supportive, high‑performing primary health care team
Be part of a Kaupapa Māori‑based model of care making real impact
Modern, purpose‑built facilities with varied clinical experience

Work in a supportive, high‑performing primary health care team
Be part of a Kaupapa Māori‑based model of care making real impact
Modern, purpose‑built facilities with varied clinical experience

Support primary health care delivery in a prison setting, assisting with medication, triage and care for people with complex needs.

subClassification: Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional HealthNursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

EOI - Corrections Officer - Tongariro Prison

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

This is a Full time job

Tongariro, Manawatu

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression

Work for a values-led organisation and be a part of a supportive team
Full training provided and ample opportunity for career progression

Come and join us here at Ara Poutama. As a Corrections Officer you will be supported and valued.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Correctional Case Officer (Relocation)

at Serco Asia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Typical earnings: $75,077 + super, with potential to exceed $95K + super
Enjoy a 7-day fortnight roster with excellent work life balance
Certificate III in Correctional Practice, fully funded while you earn

Typical earnings: $75,077 + super, with potential to exceed $95K + super
Enjoy a 7-day fortnight roster with excellent work life balance
Certificate III in Correctional Practice, fully funded while you earn

Make a real impact every day! Support rehabilitation and grow your career

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Principal Instructor - Christchurch Women's Prison

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Starting salary is $92,484 per annum.

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Lead an experienced team and support women in prison to to build valuable skills for the future.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Correctional Case Officer (Relocation)

at Serco Asia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Typical earnings: $75,077 + super, with potential to exceed $95K + super
Enjoy a 7-day fortnight roster with excellent work life balance
Certificate III in Correctional Practice, fully funded while you earn

Typical earnings: $75,077 + super, with potential to exceed $95K + super
Enjoy a 7-day fortnight roster with excellent work life balance
Certificate III in Correctional Practice, fully funded while you earn

Make a real impact every day! Support rehabilitation and grow your career

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Corrections Officer - Manawatu Prison

This is a Full time job

Feilding, Manawatu

The starting salary for this role is $70,019

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

We are passionate about employing good people who are good with people
We offer stable and long-term careers with excellent development opportunities
Join us today as we reduce re-offending and foster community safety.

Empower and support individuals to make informed decisions, take timely and constructive actions, and progress confidently toward offence-free lives.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Social Worker

at Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$84,000 – $94,000 per year

Work for a purpose led organisation
Work with an innovative team focused on making a difference
Rewarding work with a supportive organisation

Work for a purpose led organisation
Work with an innovative team focused on making a difference
Rewarding work with a supportive organisation

In this role you will provide support for one of Aotearoa’s most vulnerable yet invisible populations – tamariki and rangatahi with whānau in prison.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Hikitia Education Tutor - Tongariro Prison