Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Join a collaborative and supportive team that makes a real difference!
- Opportunity for professional and personal development from day one
- Position is based in Upper Hutt with ample free parking
'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.
Do you have enthusiasm, flexibility, versatility and an awesome attitude to become a Bail Administrator here at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)?
Yes? Then this could be the opportunity you are looking for!
Ngā kawenga | About the role
Our staff come from different backgrounds, cultures, education and experience. Together their purpose is to motivate people in our management to make positive changes in their lives, to help make our communities safer.
In this role you will be an integral part of a wider team responsible for administrative duties for Electronic Monitoring.
Your key accountabilities will be:
- Managing email inbound for the EM Team
- Processing applications for EM Team
- Setting up wearer profiles and quality checking them
- Installing and de-installing of EM Equipment
- Liaising with First Security
This is an entry level administration role with development opportunities.
The position is full-time, Monday – Friday and you will be working 40 hours a week with shifts to be determined by business needs and your flexibility. The hours you would be working are anywhere between 0600 – 2100.
Position is based in Upper Hutt, Wellington.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, submit an online application and outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the below requirements of the role:
- Experience in administrative processes including data entry
- Outstanding organisation skills and attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Proven strong written and verbal communication skills
- Resilience and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and display common sense
- A willingness to learn and a positive attitude
If you're keen to work with an exciting team and if you feel aligned to our kaupapa then we want to hear from you!
The working rights for this role is an open work visa, valid for 24 months or over.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The starting salary is $58,367 and goes up to $64,938.
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.
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 Now
If you have any specific questions about the role please contact: charlotte.finai @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: 13th of May 2025 at 5pm.
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