Administration Officer (fixed-term) - Canterburyat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) - - Waimate
Full
-time, 6-month, fixed-term opportunity (maternity leave cover)An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team that makes a real difference to your communityDiverse role where you will gain exposure to various aspects of the justice sector '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.
Ngā kawenga | About the roleAra Poutama Aotearoa/The Department of Corrections currently have an exciting 6-month fixed-term opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our Bail Support Services team in Waitaha/Canterbury.
This is a varied role working in a team with diverse skills and experience, so it's a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain exposure across various areas within the justice sector!The Bail Support Services has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals, and provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail if granted.
They work alongside defendants, their whanau, defence counsel, and a range of community and government social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants.Joining the team as an Administration Officer, you will be based in our Southern Regional Office in central Ōtautahi, dealing directly with the people we manage and supporting the Bail Support Services team members across the district.The key responsibilities of your role will cover a wide range of administrative services including;Liaising with the organisations, services, and stakeholders we work withProcessing filesPreparing documents for CourtPurchasing materialsRecord management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standardsProviding team support and co-ordination e.g.co-ordinating meetings and documentationThis is a fixed-term opportunity from April
- October 2025 with flexibility for an earlier start.
- Friday, with some flexible working where mutually agreed.
He kōrero mōu | About you It is important that you highlight your experience, skills, and motivations for applying in your CV and Cover Letter.
Ideally you will have demonstrated experience that includes:A good working knowledge of office administrationA pragmatic approach to problem solvingThe ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholdersResilience when dealing with difficult situationsUnderstanding and respect for different cultures, including Māori and Pacific PeoplesSound knowledge and experience with computer software and database systems including MS Word, Outlook and ExcelYou will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.We are looking for applicants who are able to demonstrate alignment with our values and a genuine interest in our kaupapa.
If this sounds like you, and you are motivated to support others in a team environment, then we want to hear from you!
Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe salary range for this position is $55,000- $62, 084.
Ko wai mātou | About usAra 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 NowIf you have any questions, please contact: southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nzTo 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: Sunday 2nd March 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 careers@corrections.govt.nz.