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Admin Support Officer - Whanganui Prison
Administration Support Officer
* Permanent full-time position
* Based at Whanganui Prison
* Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Bring your enthusiasm, dedication and skills to our administrative team in Whanganui!
Mo te tunga | About the role
This is a varied role with a wide range of duties. Your key responsibility will be required to provide administration support to the teams within the Prison. Other duties will include telephone support, filing, arranging AVLs, checking of incoming and outgoing prisoner mail and property, data entry, taking meeting minutes and general administration tasks required of the area you will be based.
You will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively with your colleagues in a challenging and fast paced environment, you'll be able to multitask, follow and adhere to strict policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a good all-round administrator, have a mature attitude, a sense of humour and be willing to cross train into all roles within the office.
Nga pukenga me nga 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:
* Sound computer skills and experience including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Previous Administrative experience
* Excellent written oral communications skills
* High attention to detail
* Excellent time management
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously
* Lastly, a "can do" attitude!
You will also 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.
Nga painga | The benefits
The salary range for this role is $64,717 - $68,434 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | 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 Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 inaianei | 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: Thursday 11th of December, 2025
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact LNRRecruitmentSM@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
Important note: Due to the upcoming Christmas period and recruitment processing timelines, this position will not begin until January 2026.

Whanganui, New Zealand
Negotiable Salary