Administration Officer - Fixed Term - Blenheim

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 12 month, fixed-term opportunity 
• Work for a values-led organisation that makes a difference
• Friendly and supportive team environment

'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.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

This is an opportunity to be a part of a values-led organisation where you will provide support and administration services to our Community Corrections team. Our wider Community Corrections team work with people who are serving community sentences, ensure they comply with the orders of their sentence, support rehabilitation, lead community work projects and play a key role in reducing re-offending and keeping our communities safe.

Our Administration Officers are assigned to a team within a Community Corrections office and are responsible for providing general administration duties which contribute to the efficient and effective running of our mahi within the office.

Your day-to-day role will see you proactively providing a range of administrative services, including:

• Reception duties such as answering phones, taking messages, greeting visitors, coordinating meetings and other general administration tasks.
• Liaising with organisations and services we work with.
• Preparing documents for court and filing.
• Purchasing materials and stocktaking.
• Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards.

This is a 12 month, fixed-term position covering a period of maternity leave. The role is based in Blenheim and is a full-time position, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

We are interested in hearing from people who have a genuine interest in our kaupapa and are motivated to support others in a team environment. The skills and experience required for the role include:

• Strong experience and knowledge of office administration.
• Sound knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), along with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• The ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Resilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

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 ā-tau | Salary

The starting salary range for this role is $58, 367 - $62, 084 per annum. 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 (https://corr.nz/hr).

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 questions please contact:  southernrecruitment@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: Tuesday 5th November 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.