Dynamic Admin Officer - Community Corrections (Fixed-Term)

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Wellington (Upper Hutt) is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Community Corrections team. The role involves reception, document preparation for court, and coordinating meetings in a busy, collaborative environment.

The position is 40 hours per week, 8:30am–5pm, fixed-term until 14 March 2027, with a salary range of NZD 60,216–63,789 per year. Applicants should have strong IT skills and a NZ driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent customer service and a proactive team player.
• Ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with diverse people.
• Resilience in changing environments with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Organise effectively, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Full New Zealand drivers licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties: answer phones, take messages, greet visitors.
• Liaise with organisations and services we work with.
• Prepare documents for court.
• Purchase materials and manage stocktaking.
• Support facilities and assets management.
• Record management and timely documentation.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Relationship building

Resilience

Organisation

Adaptability

Time management

Full NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections in Wellington (Upper Hutt) is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Community Corrections team. The role involves reception, document preparation for court, and coordinating meetings in a busy, collaborative environment.

The position is 40 hours per week, 8:30am–5pm, fixed-term until 14 March 2027, with a salary range of NZD 60,216–63,789 per year. Applicants should have strong IT skills and a NZ driver’s licence.