5. SANDRA GOUDIE (National—Coromandel) Link to this
to the Minister of Corrections
What steps are being taken to build public confidence in Community Probation and Psychological Services?
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Corrections) Link to this
I am working closely with the chief executive to ensure that public confidence in that department is restored, and the chief executive has committed to rebuilding my confidence and the public’s confidence in the department and in him.
Hon JUDITH COLLINS Link to this
The State Services Commissioner found that although the department had a plan in place, a plan is not enough in itself. Successful and rapid implementation of the plan is required. I have the assurance of the chief executive that this work will be completed as quickly as possible, and both I and the State Services Commissioner will hold the chief executive to account for the effective implementation of the plan.
Hon JUDITH COLLINS Link to this
An independent person will be appointed to chair an expert panel to review the procedures and performance measures of Community Probation and Psychological Services. The independent person and the chief executive will regularly report progress to the public and to me. I believe that an expert panel with a mix of internal and external participants with expertise in change management will assist Mr Matthews to lift performance at the department.