Administrator

Partner with the New Zealand Parole Board & leverage your administrative expertise!Permanent opportunity.Located at Prime Property Tower, Lambton Quay, Wellington.'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections is one of New Zealand's largest government departments. At its heart, the department is focused on the pursuit of oranga - the wellbeing of people. The New Zealand Parole Board (“the Board”) is an independent statutory body that makes public safety decisions about the managed release of people in prison subject to sentences of more than two years.The Board also has many other functions. These include considering compassionate release applications, and imposing conditions for people subject to extended supervision orders. The Board is chaired by the honourable J M Doogue and comprises of about 40 members – a quarter of which are current or former judges who act as panel convenors, and the rest are community members. Ara Poutama Aotearoa provides operational and administrative services to support the Board in its crucial role.Mō te tūnga | About the roleThis is not your typical ‘admin' role – our Administrators have a significant responsibility and play a critical part in providing coordination and support services to enable the Board to carry out its statutory responsibilities.We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our New Zealand Parole Board (NZPB) Support Services team based in Wellington. In this role you will provide administration support to the Operations team and wider NZPB Leadership team.You will be responsible for the management of administrative policies, systems and processes, and will enjoy juggling a variety of tasks including, but not limited to; managing incoming telephone and email enquiries from a range of stakeholders, supporting victim communication and engagement, processing invoices, arranging travel bookings, maintaining an up-to-date filing system and files including storing and retrieving files from archives, and a variety of other general administration tasks.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceIf you feel like you're up for the challenge of supporting the team, submit a written application that includes evidence and examples of how you meet the below key requirements:Competent at using all Microsoft Office applications.Experience with administrative processes, technology and systems including travel booking and invoicing systems.Good interpersonal skills, well-developed written and verbal communication skills.Strong organisation, planning and time management, excellent attention to detail.Ability to show empathy and sensitivity towards Māori, Pasifika, and other cultures.If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe midpoint of the salary range is $66,557 and the full range (85%-120%) is $60,216 - $79,869. 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 NowTo 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: Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11pm NZST.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.