Lynette Cave

Lynette Cave is the acting deputy chief executive of communities, partnerships, and pathways for New Zealand's Department of Corrections. In her role, she emphasizes the importance of integrity and professionalism among Corrections staff, particularly when addressing serious allegations such as sexual or indecent assault. Following a recent court case involving a staff member accused of child sex offending, Cave acknowledged shortcomings in communication within the department regarding the handling of such allegations and expressed a commitment to improving processes to ensure that regional managers are promptly informed of any serious misconduct.