Administration Support Officer - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison

 Administration Support Officer

• Full-time, permanent position
• Play a critical role within a high-performing team
• Opportunity based at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a full-time Administration Support Officer to join our team at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison. 

This position will primarily be based in the Property Office, but can be deployed as an Administration Support Officer when required, the position covers a variety of administrative positions across Corrections, including Property, and you may be required to undertake duties according to operation requirements. This can be varied within the overall Administration Support structure.

The job hours are 40 hours per week, across five days.  

Mōu | About you

The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Manaaki and respect for all that we deal with on a day-to-day basis
• Good experience and knowledge of office administration
• Resilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
• The ability to be a strong team player who can work collaboratively with others
• The ability to work with a wide range of people, from all walks of life, while maintaining a friendly and non-judgemental attitude
• A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain privacy while working with sensitive and personal information
• Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quickly

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and can hit the ground running, then we would love to hear from you!

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.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Computer literacy and good attention to detail is paramount in this role as you will be entering a lot of data.
• Excellent work ethic including strong time management and organisational skills
• Good physical health as at times heavy lifting is required when managing property
• Great face-to-face skills as your ability to interact confidently and professionally with people from a diverse range of cultures
• Understanding or our work environment and the safety protocols required
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and follow instructions
• Enjoy working independently or in a team in a challenging and fast paced environment
• Be able to multitask, follow and adhere to policies and procedures and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks

Ngā painga | The benefits

The salary range for this position is $64,717 to $68,434. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

We have free car-parking on site and free access to our staff gym.

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 12th April 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.