Administration Officer - Kaainga Taupua

Administration Officer - Kaainga Taupua

• Permanent, full-time role
• Located at Spring Hill Corrections Facility
• Be part of a team reducing reoffending and improving public safety

Mo te tunga | About the role

Kaainga Taupua is a community residence facility located at Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Te Kauwhata. Housing up to 15 residents, this critical facility contributes directly to improved public safety and reduced reoffending and supports reintegration for the highest risk and most complex people subject to community-based sentences and orders in the country. The facility is designed to assist individuals to develop important life skills within a supportive and supervised environment to successfully reintegrate into the community.

Mou | About you

This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation where you will support the Kaainga Taupua team.

Key responsibilities involve a wide range of administrative services including:

• Reception and phone duties are a key component of this role (this will include liaising with people in our care, their whanau and other stakeholders)
• Liaising with 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
• Provide administration support across our site by setting up meeting invites, taking minutes, and recording actions, communicating with external stakeholders and filing

In this busy role 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 policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.

This is a full-time position. You will be working 40 hours per week across Monday - Friday.

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

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and can hit the ground running, then we would love 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.

Nga painga | The benefits

The salary range for the job is $60,216 - $63,789. 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: Tuesday 3 March 2026.

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