Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections?
This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!
We are currently looking for a full-time Administration Officer to join our team based at the Community Corrections office in Palmerston North.

Ngā kawenga | About the role
This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation where you will support the Community Corrections team.
A large part of the role is made up of front-line reception duties. This will be communicating directly with people in our management who are serving community sentences and working with our Probation Officers. The role provides administrative support to the Service Manager, the Service Centre and a team of probation officers.
Other key responsibilities involve a wide range of administrative services including;

• Liaising with organisations and services we work with
• Processing files
• Preparing documents for court
• Purchasing materials
• Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
• Provide administration support across a varied team by co-ordinating meetings, external stakeholders relationships and filing

In this busy role you will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment, be able to multitask, remain adaptable, follow and adhere to policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent customer facing and communication skills
• Good experience and knowledge of office administration
• Resilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and can hit the ground running, then we would love to hear from you!
You will need a full New Zealand driver licence for this role.
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $49,348 and the full range (85%-120%) is $46,429 - $55,203. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Kano ārai mate KOWHEORI-19 | COVID-19 vaccinations
As part of our COVID-19 response, all people working at Ara Poutama Aotearoa are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access our workplaces. This is to ensure we continue to do all we can to keep everyone safe from the impacts of COVID-19, now and into the future.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter by the closing date of Thursday the 23rd of June describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at *******@corrections.govt.nz.