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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Bring your people and coordination skills to a diverse and varied workplace!
• Contribute to essential learning and development planning
• Join a close knit and supportive team

Ngā kawenga | About the role

As the People Coordinator you will coordinate implementation of the calendars of learning and development courses and other National Learning Centre events, provide management reporting on progress against the Annual plan, and provide administrative support services that facilitate the effective delivery of learning and development services.

To enjoy this role, you should be adaptable, quick to learn, and able to work under pressure in a multi-workstream environment.

This role is based at the National Learning Centre in Upper Hutt.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We invite applications from suitably qualified people who demonstrate alignment with our kaupapa. Specifically, we will be looking for evidence and examples within your written application against the following requirements:

• Experience successfully coordinating people and/or events, preferably learning and development-related and/or in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with computer-based technology.  Preferably capable with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.  An advantage to have had experience working with a Learning Management System or similar logistics-based system.
• Approachability - each day, the job holder will be approached by numerous people with differing demands so must be able to switch focus frequently in an open and responsive manner
• Time management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and events amongst frequent interruptions in a way that keeps each on track in terms of timeliness and quality
• Enjoy problem solving, making things happen, and working through issues arising that may prevent getting the right people to the right event with the right materials and equipment at the right time

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $60,007 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $51,006 - $ 72,008 per annum. 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://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy). 

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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 Wednesday 7^th June 2023.

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.  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.