Administration Officer

6 days ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**_Ma te whititahi, ka whakatutuki ai nga pumanawa a tangata - Weaving the realisation of potential together_**

Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections?

This could be just the opportunity you are looking for

We are searching for an Administration Officer to join our Lower Hutt Community Corrections team on a **permanent, full-time** basis.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation where you will support the Community Corrections team. In this busy role you will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment.

Your day-to-day role will see you proactively providing a range of administrative services, including:

- Reception duties, such as answering phones, taking messages, and greeting visitors
- Liaising with organisations and services we work with
- Preparing documents for court
- Purchasing materials and stocktaking
- Providing support for the management of facilities and assets
- Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
- Provide administration support across a varied team by co-ordinating meetings, external stakeholders relationships and filing

This position is located in the Lower Hutt office, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako** **|** **Skills and experience**
- Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Excellent customer service skills, a proactive and dedicated team-player who enjoys working closely with others
- The ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people
- Resilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
- The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Good experience and knowledge of office administration

You will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

The starting salary for this role is $55,000 per annum (pro rata) and the full range extends to $62,084 per annum (pro rata). Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Mo matou | 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, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

To apply, please submit a** tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF)**by the **closing date of Wednesday 4**th** June, 2025** 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.



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