Administration Support Officer - Rimutaka Prison - Fixed-term

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Do you have the motivation, skills, flexibility and professionalism to be an Administrator supporting our Parole Board area within the Prison?

This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!

-          12 month fixed-term role

-          Based at Rimutaka Prison

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will be an integral part of our dedicated Administration team providing a range of high-quality administrative services to internal and external customers.

The team delivers a wide range of administrative services from, telephone support, checking of incoming and outgoing prisoner mail, attending, and taking meeting minutes, information management and filing, data entry, and general administration office support.

Specific tasks related to this role within the Parole Board space include, but are not limited to:

• Feilding remand legal queries
• Bookings for phone calls and legal visits
• Processing and organising of paperwork
• Liaising with lawyers in a professional manner to ensure timeframes are met

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Ideally you will have the following skills and experience;

• Knowledge of administrative systems, processes and technology combined with experience in providing administrative support to a team.
• Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A personable yet professional communication style – both verbal and written
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to multitask, organise effectively and display common sense.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team environment, with the ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships within a diverse environment of different cultures, religion and gender identities.
• You will possess very high levels of integrity and be able to work in an environment where maintaining privacy is paramount.
• Have an understanding of tikanga Maori and can adapt to working in this space to align with the Departments Hokai Rangi Strategy
• A current and full clean New Zealand driver licence

Please ensure you also refer to the Job Description for more details about this role and note that individual Administrator Support Officer roles may be required to undertake some, or all of the duties noted according to operational requirements.  This can be varied within the overall Administration Support structure.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this role is $62,217-$65,934 per annun. 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 and alignment to our strategy and values as outlined above online. Applications for this role will close on Monday 10^th March, 2025.

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.