Work and Income have a wide range of jobs available through employers they work with. You can search on their ‘Kimi Mahi Mai - Find a Job’ website to find one that’s right for you.

Once you’ve found a job you like, you can contact Work and Income. They’ll help link you directly with the employer.

It’s for people looking for work. You don’t have to be on a benefit to use ‘Kimi Mahi Mai - Find a Job’.

Here’s some of the ways you can get involved as part of the team:

•          Community - manage community-based sentences
•          Custodial - motivate those in prison, while ensuring safety and security
•          Education, employment and trades - help people in prison to gain skills, education and work experience
•          Health - work as a nurse, psychologist or other healthcare professional
•          Rehabilitation - help people to make positive changes and lead a crime-free life
•          Supporting services - volunteer, intern or join one of our corporate roles

While some roles are specialist and require a specific qualification, many roles welcome people from a range of walks of life. For those working on the frontline (directly with people in prison or on community sentences) we value strong people skills, empathy, resilience, good judgement, and the ability to work as a team.

Organisations within the New Zealand State sector may advertise their vacancies on this website.

Stay up to date with the latest job opportunities across the New Zealand State Sector.

Anyone interested in a career in the state sector.

When you’re a Police Officer, you’ll keep improving yourself and proving yourself. You’ll learn to understand your abilities and strengths and know how to put them to the best possible use.

With your fellow Police Officers, you’ll make a positive difference to the lives of people around you. Together with our communities, you’ll help keep New Zealanders safe in their homes, on the streets, and on the roads. You’ll enforce the law with courage and compassion, and work with potential victims, whānau, community organisations, iwi, businesses, and other government agencies.

You’ll prevent harm and help make New Zealand even safer for us all. The sense of satisfaction you’ll experience is like nothing else.

New Zealand Police encourage applications from anyone who’s got what it takes, regardless of your gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, or faith. They’re also very interested in applicants who understand different languages and cultures. New Zealand’s diversity is growing, so bring your background and values to the job.

Above all else, you’ll want to help people in your community. You’ll need to make tough calls, build community networks, and instil confidence in those around you. You’ll understand the communities you serve and identify and examine the problems that lead to trouble.