Department of Corrections Hiring for Administration Officer – Practice Delivery Job at East Tamaki Full Time

About the Job

‘Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi’ – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

We are a high performing Team seeking a proactive and highly proficient Administration Officer to provide high quality administration support to internal and external customers across the Northern Region.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As our Administration Officer, you will ensure the smooth operation of the Northern Region Practice team by providing a responsive, proactive administrative support service. You will be based at Regional office in Penrose however the role covers the wider Northern Region.

Reporting to the Regional Director Practice Delivery, you will be tasked with delivering a wide range of administrative services including direct support to the Northern Region Practice team. 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.

Skills & Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

With a strong growth mindset and possessing exceptional communication and organisational skills, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and competence in the use of Microsoft Office suite along with the ability to learn other applications integral to your role. (SAP experience would also be beneficial)
• Ability to have oversight of a number of tasks and projects and be able to manage accordingly
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with stakeholders across a range of organisational levels.
• Proven ability to prioritise conflicting tasks and use initiative to obtain the required result.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

We are looking for a culturally competent team-player who can show an understanding (or an openness to developing an understanding) of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range is $46,429 – $55,203 Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai 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://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

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].