Support staff in New Zealand Prisons

Kendra Cox made this Official Information request to Department of Corrections

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From: Kendra Cox

Department of Corrections,

How many mental health, therapeutic, and emotional support staff work in New Zealand Prisons? This includes, but is not limited to: psychologists, social workers, therapists, psychiatrists, care workers, community workers. Please provide this information broken down by Prison.

What is the rate of mental health, therapeutic, and emotional support staff turnover (hiring and firing) for the last financial year?

How many vacancies does Corrections have for these positions?
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Ngā mihi,
Kendra Cox

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Good afternoon,

 

Please see attached Correspondence from Corrections.

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Ministerial Services

Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace |  Private Box 1206 | Wellington

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