Administration Officer - Lower Hutt

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Ma te whititahi, ka whakatutuki ai nga pumanawa a tangata - Weaving the realisation of potential together

Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections?

This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!

We are searching for an Administration Officer to join our Lower Hutt Community Corrections team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Mo te tunga | About the role

This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation where you will support the Community Corrections team. In this busy role you will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment.

Your day-to-day role will see you proactively providing a range of administrative services, including:

Reception duties, such as answering phones, taking messages, and greeting visitors
Liaising with organisations and services we work with
Preparing documents for court
Purchasing materials and stocktaking
Providing support for the management of facilities and assets
Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
Provide administration support across a varied team by co-ordinating meetings, external stakeholders relationships and filing
This position is located in the Lower Hutt office, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

If you have a genuine interest in our kaupapa and if you are motivated to support others in a team environment then we want to hear from you! Please consider and provide examples within your application as to how you meet the below key requirements:

Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Excellent customer service skills, a proactive and dedicated team-player who enjoys working closely with others
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
The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
Good experience and knowledge of office administration
You will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.

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.

Utu a-tau | Salary

The starting salary for this role is $55,000 per annum (pro rata) and the full range extends to $62,084 per annum (pro rata). Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://arapoutama.page.link/Eit5).

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) by the closing date of Wednesday 4th June, 2026 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 careers@corrections.govt.

 
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