Administration Support Officer - Otago Corrections Facilityat 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!Fulltime, permanent role, Mon
FriMō 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 an essential 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.
Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe salary range effective 1 July 2025 range 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 usAra 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 southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.Tono ināianei | Apply NowIf you have any questions please contact: southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nzTo 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, 17th June 2025All 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 southernrecruitment@corrections.govt.nz.

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