Provide comprehensive administrative support to Bail Support Services across the Southern region daily and weekly

6 Month Fixed Term Administration Officer – Bail Support Services – Dunedin

Full-time, fixed term position, working Monday to Friday, based in Dunedin.

Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication, and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Bail Support Services Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections?

This could be just the opportunity you are looking for!

We are currently looking for a full-time, six-month fixed term Administration Officer, to join our small but dedicated Bail Support Services team covering the Southern region.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that makes a real difference to your community.

Joining us as an Administration Officer in the Bail Support Services team, you will be dealing directly with the people we manage and supporting the Bail Support Services team members across the region.

In this busy role you will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment. Your day-to-day role will see you proactively providing a range of administrative services, including:

  • Liaising with the organisations and services we work with
  • Processing files
  • Preparing documents for Court
  • Purchasing materials
  • Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
  • Providing team support e.g. co-ordinating meetings and documentation

This is a full-time position, you will be working Monday to Friday, for 40 hours a week.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful you'll:

  • Be strongly aligned with Ara Poutama values of Manaaki/Respect, Whānau/Relationships, Wairua/Spirituality, Kaitiaki/Guardianship and Rangatira/Leadership.
  • Be highly motivated and self-managing with excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • Have excellent computer skills and quickly pick up new systems and processes.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel.
  • A typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
  • Be willing to follow our organisation frameworks and code of conduct.

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!

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.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The full salary range (85%-120%) is $60,216 - $63,789. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

To support you to understand more about working within our organisation please see the following links:

https://www.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/38244/Hokai_Rangi_Strategy.pdf

https://www.corrections.govt.nz/our_work/before_sentencing/bail_support_services

https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/why-us

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

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