People-Focused Admin Officer for Community Corrections

New Zealand Government Joba; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections in Feilding is seeking an Administration Officer to provide general administration and reception duties for the Community Corrections team. You will handle phones, visitors, document preparation for court, stock management, and liaison with partner organisations.

The role involves interacting with vulnerable people and supporting a safe, efficient office environment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary in the 60k+ per year

Qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of office administration.
• Solid knowledge of computer software and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and people skills.
• Organise effectively, adaptable, multi-task, meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with diverse people.
• Resilience in changing environments with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Aligned with departmental values guiding mahi.
• Government sector experience with legislation/policies is desirable but not essential.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence is required.
• NZ citizen, NZ resident permit holder, Australian citizen or Australian resident with current Australian Resident Return Visa.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties: answer phones, take messages, greet visitors, coordinate meetings and other admin tasks.
• Liaise with organisations and services we work with.
• Prepare documents for court and filing.
• Purchase materials and stocktaking.
• Record management to meet Department timelines and standards.
• Interact with community members at the Feilding office in a respectful manner.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Corrections in Feilding is seeking an Administration Officer to provide general administration and reception duties for the Community Corrections team. You will handle phones, visitors, document preparation for court, stock management, and liaison with partner organisations.

The role involves interacting with vulnerable people and supporting a safe, efficient office environment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary in the 60k+ per year