Administration Support Officer - Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for an Administration Support Officer to join our property and reception team at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role reports to the Receiving Office Principal Corrections Officer (PCO) and works closely with custodial staff, visitors, and prisoners. The position is responsible for the administration, receipt, processing, and distribution of prisoner property, including both incoming and outgoing items.

The Receiving Office is a busy operational environment, and the role can be fast paced, requiring the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Physical fitness is important, as the position involves regular lifting and movement of property, boxes, and courier packages of varying sizes and weights.

The team operates between 8:00am and 5:00pm, seven days a week, following a rostered shift pattern of five days on, two days off, followed by eight days on, four days off.

Flexibility to work across the roster is essential.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Ideally you will have the following skills and experience;

• Good computer skills and experience including Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP
• Experience in providing efficient and effective administration support
• Excellent written & oral communications skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Willingness to undertake and complete appropriate training as directed to learn new processes

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for this role is $64,717 - $68,434 per annum.

Mō 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://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).

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. 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.  Applications received via email will not be considered. 

Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.