Administration Officer - Bail Support Manukau

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Full-time, permanent opportunity
Based in the Manukau District
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 currently looking for a full-time, permanent Administration Officer, to join our small but dedicated team.

Nga kawenga | About the role

This is a great opportunity to kick start your career by joining an organisation that makes a real difference to your community.

Joining us as an Administration Officer in the Bail Support Services team, you will be dealing directly with the people we manage and supporting the Bail Support Services team members in the Manukau District.

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:

Liaising with the organisations and services we work with
Processing files
Preparing documents for Court
Purchasing materials
Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
Providing team support e.g. co-ordinating meetings and documentation
Organising and managing the office space and supplies
This is a full-time position, you will be working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm for 40 hours a week.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new skills quickly
Experience and knowledge of office administration would be an advantage
The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent customer facing and communication skills
Enthusiasm and the ability to work both in a team environment and independently
If you have a genuine interest in our kaupapa and if you are motivated to support others in a team environment, then we want to hear from you!

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 salary range is $55,000 - $62,084. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai 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.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi).

Tono inaianei | 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.

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 whanau. 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 northernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz

Applications close Sunday 1st June 2025.

 
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