Administration Support Officerat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) -

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Busy and varied role within a small close

knit teamHugely varied office role including accounts, general admin and much more!12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Mon
Fri, Fulltime HoursMō te tūnga | About the roleWhen you speak with this team, they will often talk about the variety in their day as one of the things they love the most.

There certainly isn't ever a dull moment here, that is for sure!

This is a fixed term role to offer additional support to the busy regional administration team.This is a vital role that is responsible for receiving inwards goods for distribution around Otago Corrections Facility, in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that deliveries are timely in accordance with prison rules, routines and procedures.

You will be physically delivering goods around the site daily, so this position will help keep your steps up and gets you out from behind the desk.
This is a big site so physical fitness is essential, as there is a bit of walking involved to make the deliveries across the site.This varied role encompasses accounts and office support and is based within a prison site in Milton, South Otago

Otago Corrections Facility.

The below provides a snapshot of what a day might look like but does not cover it all:Set up, management of and receipting for Prisoner Trust AccountsAccounts payable including reconciliations, receiving inwards goods, maintaining inventory, regular stock takes and moreGeneral admininstration including telephone support, processing incoming mail including prisoner mail, couriers, copying, filing and morePayroll support that will include collecting timesheets, assisting managers with leave information and overtime data, support management responding to HR queriesFinancial support including general ledger reconciliations, receipting of goods, purchasing, financial reports, month end reports and accruals plus a lot moreMōu | About you We are looking for someone with a go getter attitude and who is able to showcase their skills and experience in the following areas:Sound computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products, especially ExcelGood written and oral communications skillsExcellent time management silks and a keen eye for detailThe ability to maintain a high level of confidentialityWorking in a team environment as well as autonomouslyWillingness to undertake and complete a varied range of administrative tasksA good level of physical fitness is also essential to unload pallets of consumables/stock/stationery and supplies as well as delivering items across the siteFull NZ Drivers Licence If you enjoy a variety of tasks, like getting out from behind a desk sometimes but also have some accounts and general office expertise then this could be a great option for you.
Ngā painga | The benefitsThe salary range effective 1 July 2025 is $64,717

$68,434 per annum across 2 levels.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Mō mātou | About usJoin 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: Day, MonthIf you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

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