Administration Officer - Bail Support Services - Dunedin

New Zealand Government; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Department of Corrections, Bail Support Services in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Administration Officer for a 6-month fixed-term, full-time role. You will support a small team across the Southern region, handling file processing, document preparation for Court, purchasing, and records management.

You must align with Ara Poutama values, manage time effectively, and be proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Qualifications

• Be strongly aligned with Ara Poutama values of Manaaki/Respect, Whānau/Relationships, Wairua/Spirituality, Kaitiaki/Guardianship and Rangatira/Leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Organisation

Self-motivation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

6 Month Fixed Term Administration Officer – Bail Support Services – Dunedin * Full-time, fixed term position, working Monday to Friday * Based in Dunedin

Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication, and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Bail Support Services Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections? This could be just the opportunity you are looking for! We are currently looking for a full-time, six-month fixed term Administration Officer, to join our small but dedicated Bail Support Services team covering the Southern region.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

• 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

This is a full-time position, you will be working Monday to Friday, for 40 hours a week.

Ngā ʷkenga me ŋŋ wheako | Skills and experience

• Be strongly aligned with Ara Poutama values of Manaaki/Respect, Whānau/Relationships, Wairua/Spirituality, Kaitiaki/Guardianship and Rangatira/Leadership.
• Be highly motivated and self-managing with excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel.
• A typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Be willing to follow our organisation frameworks and code of conduct.

If you have a genuine interest in our Kaupapa and if you are motivated to support others in a team environment, then we want to hear from you! Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The full salary range (85%-120%) is $60,216 - $63,789. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mŋ ʷmā | About us

To support you to understand more about working within our organisation please see the following links: https://www.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/38244/Hokai_Rangi_Strategy.pdf https://www.corrections.govt.nz/our_work/before_sentencing/bail_support_services https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/why-us

Applications close on: Sunday 4th October 2026