Administration Support Officer

• Fixed-term position until 14 June 2027
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday
• Based at our Regional Administration Building in Trentham, Upper Hutt

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking a full-time Accounts and Administration Support Officer to join our dedicated team at Rimutaka Prison. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, with the contract running until 14 June 2027.

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.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4pm.

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.

Mōu | About you

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.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Success will be dependent upon your;

-          Excellent work ethic, supported by strong time management and organisational skills

-          Accuracy and strong attention to detail

-          Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

-          Ability to work effectively within a team environment

-          Sound working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP, with strong written and verbal communication 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

-          Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

-          A Full NZ Class 1 license is required

Ngā painga | The benefits

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

Mō mātou | 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 Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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 ināianei | 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: Sunday 4th October, 2026

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [email protected], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.