Administration Officer - Bail Support Services Dunedin at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Otago (Otakou)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Administration Officer, to join our small but dedicated Bail Support Services team covering Otago and Southland.   
• Monday to Friday hours
• Based in Dunedin

Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication, and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Bail Support Services Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections?

This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that makes a real difference to your community.

Joining us as an Administration Officer in the Bail Support Services team, you will be dealing directly with the people we manage and supporting the Bail Support Services team members both in Invercargill and Dunedin.

Bail Support Services Otago and Southland partner with Iwi providers and we work directly alongside each other in this Kaupapa. As part of your role, you will be available to our partners A3K in Dunedin and Waihopai Hauora in Invercargill to ensure they are supported in their Bail Support Services mahi.

In this busy role you will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment.  Your day-to-day role will see you proactively providing a range of administrative services, including:

• Liaising with the 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
• Providing team support e.g. co-ordinating meetings and documentation

This is a full-time position, you will be working Monday to Friday, for 40 hours a week.

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 skills quickly
• Experience and knowledge of office administration would be an advantage
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent customer facing and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and the ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Tikanga and Te Reo would be an advantage

If you have a genuine interest in our Kaupapa and if you are motivated to support others in a team environment, then we want to hear from you!

Ideally we are looking for an experienced administrator, however are open to applications from those who wish to start out with Ara Poutama in an entry level role, but are tech savvy and a fast learner!

You will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The full saary range for this role (85%-120%) is $60,216 - $63,789 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Sunday 1st February, 2026

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.