Executive Management

Stephen POKANIS was appointed Commissioner on 26th September 2019. His appointment was made by the Head of State, the Governor General of Papua New Guinea upon advise from Minister for Public Service under NEC decision through the Minister for PNG Correctional Service under Section 13 of Correctional Service Act of 1995 (Amended).  Prior to Stephen's appointment as Commissioner of PNG Correctional Service, he served as Deputy Commissioner-Corporate Services and Assisstant Commissioner-Policy, Planning and Evaluation.  Stephen has 34 years of experience in Corrections administration and public policy.  He holds a Master of Public Policy(Development Administration) from Australia National University, Canberra (Australia).  He has a Bachelor of Social Science(Social Work) Degree from University of Papua New Guinea.  Stephen also has Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from Australia National University, Canberra (Australia), a Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Administration from University of Papua New Guinea and a Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy Analysis from National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea.  Commissioner-Stephen Pokanis is the Chairman of the Correctional Service Executive Team (CSET).  He is also a member of the Parole Board of Papua New Guinea and is a full member of the PNG Australia Alumni Association.

Michael MOSIRI was appointed Deputy Commissioner, Corporate Services in 2020.  His appointment was made by Commissioner for Correctional Service under Section 13 of Correctional Service Act of 1995 (Amended).  Prior to his appointment to Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Mosiri was Assisstant Commissioner - Personnel, Finance & Administration. Mr. Mosiri oversees the Corporate Services Division which comprises of Personnel, Finance & Administration, Policy, Planning & Evaluation, Facilities Assests Management Unit (FAMU), Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Legal Services, Internal Audit and Media & Public Relations.  Deputy Commissioner – Michael Mosiri has over 40 years of experience as a Corrections administrator. Mr. Mosiri is also a member of the Correctional Service Executive Team (CSET).

David SUAGU was appointed Deputy Commissioner – Operations in 2020. His appointment was made by Commissioner for PNG Correctional Service under Section 13 of Correctional Service Act of 1995 (Amended).  Prior to his appointment tas Deputy Commissioner Mr. Suagu was Assisstant Commissioner - Policy, Planning & Evaluation. Mr. Suagu oversees the Operations Division which comprises of Southern Region Command, Islands Region Command, Northern Region Command and Highlands Region, Detainee Welfare & Rehabillitation, Rural Lockup, Detainee Data Statistics and Prison Industries.  Deputy Commissioner – David Suagu has 27 years of experience in corrections administration and public policy. Mr. Suagu is also a member of the Correctional Service Executive Team (CSET).  David holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Divine Word University (Papua New Guinea) and McGuire University (Sydney). He also has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication for Development (BCFD) from the PNG University of Technology, Lae (Papua New Guinea) and a Diploma in Project Management from Divine Word University, Madang (Papua New Guinea).