Administrator at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027
• Monday to Friday hours
• Support across two teams - mainly based in Wellington CBD

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a proactive and competent administration superstar to join our Offender Employment Administration Team as well as our Legal Services Team.

While a large part of your role will be processing invoices using the department's SAP financial modules, you will also undertake a variety of tasks including running surveys, excel reporting design, PowerPoint presentations, event management support, travel and accommodation bookings and a variety of other general administration tasks.

Important information for this role: Your role will work across two teams, one of these teams is based in our National Office in Wellington Central, and the other is based at our Regional Administration Building in Trentham. You will mainly be based within the team in National Office, however flexibility and adaptability to help the team in Trentham is also required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you need:

• Experience in providing efficient and effective administration support.
• Experience in organising events.
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with a diverse cross section of people across a range of organisational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of administrative processes, systems and technology.
• Attention to detail and strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach with a can do attitude.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data and to draw conclusions
• To have diary management skills
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365(SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• NZ Full Class 1 drivers license is required.

You need to be agile, adaptable and quick to pick up things.  If this sounds like you – apply now!

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for this role is $64,717 - $68,434 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 19th July 2026

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