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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, who can hit the ground running? This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!

We are looking for 1x Administration Support Officer to join our team at Auckland Regional Women's Corrections Facility, based in Wiri, Auckland, in a full-time, 14-month fixed-term position.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is a varied role with a wide range of duties.  You will be required to provide accounts payable assistance and administration support to internal and external customers.  Other duties will include telephone support, checking of incoming and outgoing prisoner mail, data entry and general administration.

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

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

You'll also need Full New Zealand Driver Licence and a legal right to work in New Zealand, without restriction, for a minimum of 12 months

If you believe you have these skills and can hit the ground running, we would love to hear from you!

The salary range for this role is $62,217 - $65,934 per annum. 

The work profile for this position is Monday to Friday, working a 40-hour week.

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://corr.nz/hr).

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. 

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter 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. 

Applications close on: Monday 28th of April, 2025

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  northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz