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

The district employs many Administration Officers across different portfolios, what we are looking for in our next hire is someone who can provide administrative support to the District Leadership Team, reporting in directly to the District Manager you will work at pace and with efficiency which is critical in our environment.  You'll be pro-active and solutions focussed whilst coordinating team systems, processes and information management. Above all, a confident and professional communication style will be key.  You'll take ownership of your role and act as the ‘go-to' point of contact for the group, ensuring general enquiries from both our internal and external partners and stakeholders are responded to or escalated in a helpful and timely way.

 Ngā pÅ«kenga me ngā 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:

• Demonstrable administrative experience
• Cultural competence and a proven willingness to work in Kaupapa Māori environments;
• Stellar organisation and time management skills to support leaders in their work delivery;
• A personable yet professional communication style – both verbal and written;
• A proven aptitude to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships; and
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

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.