Administration Officer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• An exciting opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference to your community!
• Full time position, working Monday to Friday.
• Located at our Service Centre in Palmerston North

'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.

The Bail Support Services has been established to ensure courts are given the best information about safe and timely bail proposals.

If granted, Bail Support Services provides the support necessary for defendants to succeed on bail. We work alongside defendants and whanau and with defence counsel and a range of community and government social service providers to prepare bail proposals and develop bail support plans for defendants.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Joining us as an Administration Officer in the Bail Support Services team, you will be based in Palmerston North supporting the Bail Support Services team members across the district.

The key responsibilities of your job will cover a wide 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

In this varied role you will enjoy working in a challenging and fast paced environment where your ability to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement will be essential.  You need to be adaptable when faced with the changing needs of your team whilst adhering to policies and procedures. 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

It is important that you highlight your experience and skills in your CV and Cover Letter.  Ideally you will have demonstrated career experience that includes:

• A good working knowledge of office administration
• Resilience when dealing with difficult situations
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Sound knowledge and experience with computer software and database systems including MS Word, Outlook and Excel

You will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.

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!

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this position is $55,000. 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.

We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. 

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. 

If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

Tono ināianei | 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. 

Applications close Sunday 21 April 2024.

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.