Department of Corrections Hiring for Administration Officer Job at Manawatu-Wanganui Full Time

About the Job

We are a high performing Team seeking an energetic and proactive Administration Officer to provide quality administrative support for our management team in our Palmerston North Office.

This is a Fixed Term role for seven months due to maternity leave.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In the role of Administration Officer, you will ensure the smooth operation of the Palmerston North management team by providing a responsive administrative support service.

In this position you will be tasked with delivering a wide range of administrative services including direct support to the office management team and the wider staff team as well. You will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment, be able to multitask, follow and adhere to strict policies and procedures and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines. You will report to the Lead Service Manager.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Competency in the MS suite of applications especially Word and Excel
• Administrative experience
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to engage with internal and external providers in a professional manner
• A high level of written and communication skills
• Excellent time management and ability to work within deadlines

You will need a full NZ driver licence for this role.

Mō 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://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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.

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. 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 [email protected].

Applications close Sunday 9 January 2022.