Administration Support Officer Health - Northland Region Corrections Facility

Mo te tunga | About the role

Health Services Northland Region Corrections Faciliy are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed individual who is capable of working in a wide range of office administration activities.

The prime responsibilities of this role are, to ensure accurate medical information is recorded and maintained, while supporting the team with day-to-day administration duties, including reception, internal and external schedules and appointments, travel bookings and database management.

This is a rewarding and challenging position within an environment that will stretch your skills and offer you ongoing support.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will have :

• A sound working knowledge of computerised systems and keyboard skills
• Experience using Medtec and Microsoft Officer products such as Word and Excel
• Knowledge or understanding of working with SAP
• An ability to develop and improve efficiencies
• High level customer service skills
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant would be greatly beneficial
• Familiarity with health systems and medical terminology would be advantageous

If you are a team player with the ability to identify and resolve problems whilst maintaining patient confidentiality, this will be the key to outstanding delivery.

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 | Salary

The salary steps for this position are $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 : Sunday 23rd November

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact

• or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.