Property Officer - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Hawkes Bay (Te Matau a Maui)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Property Officer / Administration Support

• Busy and varied administrative role 
• Permanent, full-time position - 40 hours per week
• Join a values-led team at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison!
  
  

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is an assorted role with a wide range of duties. In this busy position 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.

The job description for this position has the general working title ‘Administration Support Officer'.  This covers a variety of administrative positions across Corrections including Property Officers and you may be required to undertake some or all of the duties noted according to operation requirements.  This can be varied within the overall Administration Support structure.

This diverse administrative role is based at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison in Hastings.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who is able to showcase their skills and experience in the following areas:

• Excellent work ethic including strong time management and organisational skills
• Good physical health as at times heavy lifting is required when managing property
• Willingness to undertake and complete a varied range of administrative tasks
• Great face-to-face skills as your ability to interact confidently and professionally with people from a diverse range of cultures
• Understanding of our work environment and the safety protocols required
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and follow instructions
• Enjoy working independently or as part of a team

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right. As a result, we may are not able to support visa applications for this role.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will also need to possess the following:

• Computer literacy and good attention to detail is paramount in this role as you will be entering a lot of data
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Be able to multitask, follow and adhere to policies and procedures and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
  
  

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for this position is $64,717 - $68,434 across 2 levels, per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

We have free car-parking on site, free access to our staff gym and an initial uniform allowance is supplied that will enable you to order Corrections clothing suitable for this 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: Thursday 10th of July 2025.

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.