Administration Officer - Bay of Plenty at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) - - Rotorua
Full
- time, permanent position available40 hours a weekFlexibility to be based at any of our Bay of Plenty sites!
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, permanent Administration Officer, to join our team.
You can be based from any site within our Bay of Plenty Region, we have offices in Rotorua, Tauranga, Te Puke, Kawerau, Mount Maunganui, Opotiki and Whakatane.Mō te tūnga | About the roleThis is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation where you will support the Community Corrections Regional Leadership team.
Other key responsibilities involve a wide range of administrative services including: Provide administration support across our sites by organising Regional meeting invites, taking minutes, recording actions, and communicating with external stakeholdersLiaising with organisations and services we work withFinancial administrative tasksRecord management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standardsLiaising with victimsStaff travel and accommodation bookingsCompleting of reports and tracking outcomes to support the Regional Leadership teamSupporting leaders with a variety of people management administration tasks and IT requestsYou will be reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager of the Bay of plenty Region.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 Monday to Friday, for 40 hours a week.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceThe preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:Manaaki and respect for all that we deal with on a day-to-day basisGood experience and knowledge of office administrationResilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solvingThe ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlinesExcellent communication skills will be requiredThe ability to be a strong team player who can work collaboratively across a dynamic teamThe ability to work with a wide range of people, from all walks of life, while maintaining a friendly and non-judgemental attitudeA high level of integrity and the ability to maintain privacy while working with sensitive and personal informationGood knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quicklyIf 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.
Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe starting salary is $58,367.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | 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 Māori in correctional facilities.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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 ināianei | Apply NowTo 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: Wednesday 9th July 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.