- Busy and varied role within a small close-knit team
- Hugely varied office role including accounts, general admin and much more!
- Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until March 2026
Mo te tunga | About the role
To cover parental leave for one of our team, we are looking for an Administration Support Officer on a fixed term basis through to March 2026. Based within the Regional Administration Building on the outskirts of Christchurch Men's Prison in Templeton, you will do a varied role encompassing accounts and office support.
The below provides a snapshot of what a day might look like but does not cover it all:
- Set up, management of and receipting for Prisoner Trust Accounts
- Accounts payable including reconciliations, receiving inwards goods, maintaining inventory, regular stock takes and more
- General admininstration including telephone support, processing incoming mail including prisoner mail, couriers, copying, filing and more
- Payroll support that will include collecting timesheets, assisting managers with leave information and overtime data, support management responding to HR queries
- Financial support including general ledger reconciliations, receipting of goods, purchasing, financial reports, month end reports and accruals plus a lot more
Mou | About you
We are looking for someone with a go getter attitude and who is able to showcase their skills and experience in the following areas:
- Sound computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
- Good written and oral communications skills
- Excellent time management silks and a keen eye for detail
- The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Working in a team environment as well as autonomously
- Willingness to undertake and complete a varied range of administrative tasks
- A good level of physical fitness is also essential to unload pallets of consumables/stock/stationery and supplies as well as delivering items across the site
- Full NZ Drivers Licence
If you enjoy a variety of tasks, like getting out from behind a desk sometimes but also have some accounts and general office expertise then this could be a great option for you.
Nga painga | The benefits
The salary range is $64,717 - $68,434 per annum pro rata. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
- Fitness Passport offering discounted gym membership
- Eye exam & eyewear reimbursement for eligible staff (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP & Staff Support Networks
- Subsidised medical insurance
- Staff Work Wear
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: Thursday, 21st August 2025
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
