Administration Support Officer - Stores

New Zealand Government Joba; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections is hiring an Administration Support Officer - Stores for Whanganui Prison. This permanent part-time role involves stores, logistics and administration, with 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a busy settings.

You will manage goods reception, ordering, recording and despatching, while maintaining safe, compliant processes and strong relationships with staff and suppliers. A NZ driver licence is required.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift and deliver heavy goods.
• Experience ordering goods and supplies for a site.
• Ability to assign, record and despatch goods.
• Administrative experience and good communication.
• Ability to organise, adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Great attention to detail.
• Computer literate with Word, Excel and SRM.
• Willingness to undertake training as directed.
• Build positive working relationships with diverse people.
• Resilience in changing environments; pragmatic problem solving.
• Team oriented and able to work autonomously.
• Role based at Whanganui Prison; 20 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
• Must hold a full NZ driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Receive inwards goods and distribute to Whanganui Prison efficiently.
• Ensure deliveries are timely and compliant with procedures.
• Record and despatch goods accurately.
• Provide administrative support to stores and admin team.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers.
• Maintain organised, tidy stores and paperwork.

Skills

Physical fitness

Heavy goods handling

Order goods

Administrative experience

Effective communication

Organising & multitasking

Attention to detail

IT literacy (Word, Excel, SRM)

Training willingness

Teamwork & independence

Driver licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SRM

Job description

Permanent Part-time opportunity (20 hours per week)Varied role combining stores, logistics, and administrationBe part of a values-led organisation committed to making a positive difference for individuals, whanau, and communities'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - `There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.Nga kawenga | About the roleWe are looking for a permanent, part-time Administration Support Officer - Stores, to join the Administration team at Whanganui Prison.The Stores are responsible for receiving inwards goods for distribution to the Whanganui Prison site in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that deliveries are timely in accordance with prison rules, routines and procedures.You will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment, able to follow and adhere to policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe are looking for a person who can demonstrate the following qualities and skills:Physically fit as you will be required to lift and deliver heavy goodsOrdering goods and supplies for the siteAssigning, recording and despatching goodsAdministrative experienceEffective communicatorThe ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task, and meet deadlines.Good attention to detailComputer literate including experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, SRMWillingness to undertake and complete appropriate training as directedThe ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people.Resilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomouslyThe position is based at Whanganui Prison and is a part-time, permanent position, working 20 hours a week, Monday - Friday.You will need a full New Zealand driver licence for this role.If you think you have what it takes to work in this very busy environment, and are keen to take up the physical challenge, we would love 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.Nga painga | The benefitsThe starting salary for this role is $64,717 - $68,434 per annum pro rata. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Mo matou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono inaianei | Apply NowTo 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.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 [e-mail] close Sunday, 4th October 2026.We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.