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How many frontline Corrections staff vacancies currently exist across the prison network, if any?

Answered Question 19820 (2026)
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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many frontline Corrections staff vacancies currently exist across the prison network, if any?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

As a large employer, Corrections often carries different types of job vacancies for a variety of reasons. For the purposes of this question, the below data is for vacancies that can be recruited to. As of 30 April 2026 (by fulltime equivalents), there are: • 275.10 vacancies for Correction Officers • 12.65 vacancies for Case Managers • 22.85 vacancies for Nurses • 45.42 vacancies for Psychologists.