• Join a Roopu Huaora committed to advancing equity for Māori  
• Full-time, permanent position available
• Located at Spring Hill Corrections Facility

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'  –  ‘There is only one purpose to our work:  the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, The Department of Corrections Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.  Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business.  Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is an Administration Support Officer role located within the Te Oranga Hinengaro Intervention and Support Practice Team (ISPT) at Spring Hill Corrections Facility. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you'll act as their right-hand support person to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a team of clinical specialists who deliver mental health and wellbeing services to the people in our care and management.

At the core of your role will be the delivery of routine administration support including front-of-house reception, information management and filing, meeting coordination, invoicing, assisting with recruitment activities and supporting new team members during induction and orientation.  Working at pace and with efficiency is critical in our environment.  You'll anticipate needs whilst coordinating team systems, processes and correspondence, with the freedom to review and improve processes to ensure the wider team are well connected and streamlined in the delivery of services.  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 your site, ensuring general enquiries from both our internal and external partners and 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:

• Knowledge of administrative systems, processes and technology combined with experience in providing administrative support to a team
• Exceptional organisation, prioritisation and time management skills
• Competent in using Microsoft Office applications and information management systems
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• A personable yet professional communication style – both verbal and written
• The ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships
• Experience using SAP, IOMS and MedTech would be an advantage
• Cultural awareness and a proven willingness to work in Kaupapa Māori environments.

The salary range for this role is $45,518 - $54,120 and progression is dependent of required competency levels.  The work profile for this position is Monday to Friday, working a 40-hour week.

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.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements

All people working inside prisons are required to be fully vaccinated as part of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021. People in prison are some of the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and due to the ease of transmission, extending the Vaccination Order supports the safety and wellbeing of our staff and people in prison.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter (PDF) by the closing date of Sunday the 27th of February 2022 (11pm NZST) 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.nz.