Administration Officer - Fixed Term

• Full-time, 7 Month Fixed Term
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week
• Located in Hamilton

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, 7-month Fixed Term Administration Officer, to join our team of Psychologist based at the Community Service Centre "The Hub" in Hamilton.

About the role | Mo te tunga

You will be an integral part of a dedicated and collegial team providing a range of administrative services to a large group of Psychologists and Managers.

In this busy role key tasks involve;

• Co-ordinating non-financial data systems
• 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, filing and minute taking

You will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment, be able to multitask, remain adaptable, follow and adhere to strict policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Manaaki and respect for all that we deal with on a day-to-day basis
• Good experience and knowledge of office administration
• 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
• Excellent customer facing and communication skills will be required to participate in Reception and Phone rosters as required
• The ability to be a strong team player who can work collaboratively across a dynamic team of administrators.
• The ability to work with a wide range of people, from all walks of life, while maintaining a friendly and non-judgemental attitude
• A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain privacy while working with sensitive and personal information
• Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quickly

Nga painga | The benefits

The salary range for the job is $60,216 - $63,789 Pro Rata . Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: 19th, March

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact careers@corrections.govt.nz. or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.