Administration Support Officer - Albany (Fixed Term)

An administration role with the regional admin team based at Auckland Prison
Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week
12-month fixed-term opportunity
Work for an organisation that makes a real difference
Are you a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, who can hit the ground running?

This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!

We are looking for an Administration Support Officer to join our team in Albany on a fixed term basis.

Mo te tunga | About the role

Responsibilities involve a wide range of administrative services including:

Reception and phone duties are a key component of this role, as well as liaising with people in our care, their whanau and other stakeholders
Checking of incoming and outgoing prisoner mail.
Data entry and general administration.
You will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment, be able to multitask, remain adaptable, follow and adhere to policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and SAP, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Experience in providing efficient and effective administration support
Excellent written & oral communications skills
A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain privacy while working with sensitive and personal information
The ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously and be willing to undertake and complete appropriate training as directed to learn new processes
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you!

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.

Nga painga | The benefits

The salary range for the job is $64,717 - $68,434. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | 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 Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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.


Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: 16th July 2026

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact jordan.feagai@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.