"Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini" – My strength is not the strength of my own, but the strength of many.
Nga kawenga | About the role
Based at Whanganui Prison and reporting to the General Manager, this position is critical to the success of our Whanganui Prison senior leadership team providing high quality administrative support in a very busy operational environment!
We are looking for an experienced candidate who has a mature approach to work and life, is a good problem solver and can handle whatever comes their way. No day is ever the same. With a keen eye for detail, you will be instrumental in supporting our General Manager and their business unit, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external customers, juggling a multiple of priorities and continuously seeking out ways of streamlining tasks.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
Possessing exceptional communication and proven organisational skills, your duties and responsibilities will be varied including:
Co-ordination and organisation of meetings and other events on behalf of the Whanganui team
Travel and expenses coordination
Diary Management for our General Manager
Reporting, presentations and management of general correspondence
Maintaining and updating records, systems and files
Developing office systems and processes to ensure efficiencies and to meet legal obligations.
You will be proactive in nature, quick to identify, address and resolve the needs of your customers. You will demonstrate competency in the MS suite of applications, be meticulous in the recording and maintaining of information, delivering a high level of service to our team.
Integrity is the key to working in our environment here at Ara Poutama Aotearoa; maintaining confidentiality and discretion is absolutely essential.
Utu a-tau | Salary
The mid point of the salary range is $68,104 and the full range (85%-120%) is $64,604 - $72,370. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai 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.
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.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ****** .
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: ******
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter 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.
Applications close on: Friday 15th, November
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 ****** .
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