Department of Corrections Looking for Administration Officer – Bail Support Services – Christchurch at Canterbury Full Time

About the Job

• Exciting Opportunity
• Fixed Term Contract / Seondment till 31st December 2022
• Christchurch Location

Every week Corrections staff get up and come to work in an environment of high risk and high reward. We are privileged to have the opportunity to make a positive difference for the people we manage and the New Zealand public.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

Joining us as an Administration Officer in the Bail Support Services (BSS) team, you will be based in our central CBD office dealing directly with the people we manage and supporting the BSS team members.

The key responsibilities of your job will cover a wide range of administrative services including;

• Liaising with the organisations and services we work with
• Processing files
• Preparing documents for Court
• Purchasing materials
• Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
• Providing team support e.g. co-ordinating meetings and documentation

In this varied role you will enjoy working in a challenging and fast paced environment where your ability to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement will be essential. You need to be adaptable when faced with the changing needs of your team whilst adhering to policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

It is important that you highlight your experience and skills in your CV and Cover Letter. Ideally you will have demonstrated career experience that includes:

• A good working knowledge of office administration
• Resilience when dealing with difficult situations
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Sound knowledge and experience with computer software and database systems including MS Word, Outlook and Excel

Utu ā-tau | Salary

$46 429 – $55 203. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Kano ārai mate KOWHEORI-19 | COVID-19 vaccinations

As part of our COVID-19 response, all people working at Ara Poutama Aotearoa are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access our workplaces. This is to ensure we continue to do all we can to keep everyone safe from the impacts of COVID-19, now and into the future.

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 careers@corrections.govt.nz.