Administration Support Officer - Fixed term
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We are looking for a full-time Accounts and Administration Support Officer to join our dedicated team at Rimutaka Prison. This will be on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026.
About the role | Mo te tunga
Based in the Rimutaka Administration Building situated outside of the main prison building this is a varied role with a wide range of duties where you will be crossed trained into all areas. Supporting our in-house Industries group i.e. the Rimutaka Prison's Catering, Laundry, Printshop, Grounds Maintenance and Distribution teams, you will provide general office accounts and administration support to these internal customers.
About you | Mou
Strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail and a customer focused helpful attitude are key requirements for this role. Core duties will include the electronic receipting of purchase orders, data entry, creating accounts receivable invoices and journals and all other general office accounting tasks. You will enjoy working in a busy environment, be able to multi-task, follow and adhere to strict policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.
Success will be dependent upon your;
Excellent work ethic including strong time management and organisational skills
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Sound working knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Outlook and SAP, with excellent written and verbal language skills
Great face-to-face people skills i.e. your ability to interact confidently and professionally with people from a diverse range of cultures is essential
Understanding of our work environment and the safety protocols required
Ability to learn new skills quickly, follow instructions and having the courage to ask relevant questions
Strong attention to detail i.e. being team, solution and compliance focused
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Utu a-tau | Salary
Salary for this role begins at $64,717 with the top of the salary band being $68,434 per annum. Salary will be determined subject to the transferrable skillset and experience you bring.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4pm.
Mo matou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining our team 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.
It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
Please note, the attached job description (JD) for this position has the general working title `Administration Support Officer'. This JD covers a variety of administrative positions within the Department of Corrections.
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.
Applications close Sunday 15 June, 2025
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. In line with Immigration New Zealand requirements, we are required to give priority to candidates who already hold this right. As a result, we may not be able to support visa applications for this role.
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Offer ID: #1130695,
Published: 3 days ago,
Company registered: 4 months ago
