Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
'Ki te wātea te hinengaro, me te kaha rere o te wairua, ka tāea ngā mea katoa”
‘When the mind is free and the spirit is willing, anything is possible' - Ngapo Wehi.
Hikitia describes a collection of mental health and additions services in the Waikato region across our three prisons: Waikeria, Tongariro and Springhill Corrections Facility. Hikitia has been designed to address the over-representation of prisoners with mental health and addictions issues and is the first of its kind in New Zealand. It will provide multi-treatment mental health and addictions services, within the prison environment.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
We are in search of a dedicated and self-driven individual who can actively engage in various office administration tasks. The available role is full-time permanent.
The key duties of this position include ensuring the precise recording and upkeep of medical information. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for supporting the team in day-to-day administrative tasks, such as managing reception duties, internal and external schedules, appointments, travel bookings, and maintaining databases.
This role offers both rewards and challenges in an environment that will push your skills while providing continuous support.
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He kōrero mōu | About you
You will possess a strong working knowledge of computerised systems and adept keyboard skills. Your capacity to develop and enhance operational efficiencies will be a key asset, and familiarity with SAP will be highly valued. Having knowledge of health systems and medical terminology would be advantageous. Practical experience in utilising MedTech, along with proficiency in Word and Excel, is a prerequisite. You should be capable of showcasing excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with a high level of expertise in customer service.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Mātauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.
You can find out more about us here.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Applications Close 11pm Friday, 11th April 2025.
Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.