Dunedin Admin Officer – Build Safer Communities

CGR Services; Otago; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Retail and travel discounts

Contribution to positive outcomes forอ

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Dunedin is seeking an Administration Officer for a full-time, permanent role. You will provide essential admin support to Probation Officers and frontline staff and act as the first point of contact for people serving community-based sentences and other stakeholders.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm, and requires strong communication, organisation, and multi-tasking skills with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven administration experience and strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach when working with diverse backgrounds.
• High attention to detail and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence to learn new systems.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to Probation Officers and frontline staff.
• Be the first point of contact for people serving community-based sentences, the public, service providers and stakeholders.
• Keep the Service Centre running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• Support colleagues across a busy Corrections site with professional, customer-focused service.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Driver licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections in Dunedin is seeking an Administration Officer for a full-time, permanent role. You will provide essential admin support to Probation Officers and frontline staff and act as the first point of contact for people serving community-based sentences and other stakeholders.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm, and requires strong communication, organisation, and multi-tasking skills with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.