People Administrator at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Nationwide

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Two nine-month Secondment/Fixed-Term roles open in a supportive team. 
• Our team is based in Wellington, we are also accepting applications from Dunedin, Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland.
• Full time positions – with flexible working options.

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our People and Capability group has recently gone through a significant transformation process which represents an uplift in the investment in our people and will provide greater opportunities for staff, whilst challenging us to consider different ways of working. Reporting to a Team Lead within the People Hub our People Administrators provide high quality HR and/or payroll specific administrative support to our managers and staff across the country.

We have two roles available in our friendly team. These are based in Wellington, but they could also be performed from one of our other main sites in Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch or Dunedin. These roles could be undertaken as a secondment or a fixed term opportunity. Please ensure that you have your direct manager's support before applying for this as a secondment.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You'll bring the following with you:

• Advanced and demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel & MS Teams
• Ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
• Attention to detail with strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proactive approach with a collaborative working style
• Good problem-solving ability

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $66,007 and the full range (85%-120%) is $56,106 - $79,209. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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).

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

If you have any questions please contact:  Sarah.Newbold@corrections.govt.nz

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: Tuesday the 15^th of October 2024.

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  careers@corrections.govt.nz.