An advertising campaign and attractive relocation package could see New Zealand prison guards poached by Australia. The Northern Territory government is offering individuals a A$25,000 package to cross the ditch, while families could get up to A$35,000. ADVERTISEMENTNew Zealand is still short 346 prison guards, despite Corrections' $4 million recruitment drive. The Northern Territory government would not reveal how many workers it was hoping for, but said so far 26 New Zealand Corrections officers had applied. National commissioner Leigh Marsh said that was because of the rigorous selection process, and the high level of integrity expected of staff working in prisons.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 27, 2023 14:49 UTC