Property Officer - Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF)

Busy and varied administrative role
Permanent, full-time position - 40 hours per week
Join a values-led team at Northland Region Corrections Facility.
Mo te tunga | About the role

This is an assorted role with a wide range of duties. In this busy position 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.

The job description for this position has the general working title `Administration Support Officer'. This covers a variety of administrative positions across Corrections including Property Officers and you may be required to undertake some or all of the duties noted according to operation requirements. This can be varied within the overall Administration Support structure.

This diverse administrative role is based at Northland Region Corrections Facility in Kaikohe.

Mou | About you

We are looking for someone who is able to showcase their skills and experience in the following areas:

Excellent work ethic including strong time management and organisational skills
Good physical health as at times heavy lifting is required when managing property
Willingness to undertake and complete a varied range of administrative tasks
Great face-to-face skills as your ability to interact confidently and professionally with people from a diverse range of cultures
Understanding of our work environment and the safety protocols required
Ability to learn new skills quickly and follow instructions
Enjoy working independently or as part of a team
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand as we are not able to support visa applications for this role.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

You will also need to possess the following:

Computer literacy and good attention to detail is paramount in this role as you will be entering a lot of data
Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Be able to multitask, follow and adhere to policies and procedures and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks
Full NZ Drivers Licence
Nga painga | The benefits

The salary range for this position is $64,717 - $68,434 across 2 levels, per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

We have free car-parking on site, free access to our staff gym and an initial uniform allowance is supplied that will enable you to order Corrections clothing suitable for this 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: Monday 18th of May, 2026

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