Administration Support Officer - Stores

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

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Permanent Part-time Administration Support Officer – Stores to join the Whanganui Prison administration team. The role involves receiving inwards goods, distributing them efficiently, and ensuring timely deliveries within prison procedures.

The position is 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Applicants must be NZ citizens or residents, with a full NZ driver license and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Physically fit for lifting and delivering heavy goods.
• Experience ordering goods and supplies for a site.
• Ability to assign, record and despatch goods.
• Administrative experience.
• Effective communicator.
• Able to organise effectively, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Computer literate with Word/Excel; SRM experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle inwards goods for distribution to Whanganui Prison.
• Ensure deliveries are timely and comply with procedures.
• Maintain records of goods movement and storage.
• Work as part of the Administration team, following policies and procedures.

Skills

Physically fit

Ordering goods

Despatching goods

Admin experience

Communication

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

SRM

Training

Teamwork

Tools

SRM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Permanent Part-time opportunity (20 hours per week) * Varied role combining stores, logistics, and administration * Be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a positive difference for individuals, whānau, and communities '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. Ngā kawenga | About the role We 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. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience We 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 goods * Ordering goods and supplies for the site * Assigning, recording and despatching goods * Administrative experience * Effective communicator * The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task, and meet deadlines. * Good attention to detail * Computer literate including experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, SRM * Willingness to undertake and complete appropriate training as directed * The 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 autonomously The 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. Ngā painga | The benefits The 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. Mō mātou | About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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.

Applications close Sunday, 4th October 2026.