Inventory & Logistics Coordinator

About this role

• Join our team and ensure inventory costs are monitored, managed and under control!
• Permanent position based at National Office in 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Inventory and Logistic Coordinator will be a detail-oriented and highly organised person who will provide specialist coordination services to maintain Corrections' nationwide suite of electronic monitoring (EM) devices, coordinating the movement of devices between field services, service centres, prisons and potentially courts and the EM Supplier's Service Hub, and preparing reporting on behalf of Corrections. The role will make use of strong communication skills to liaise with partner agency representatives, e.g. Police or emergency services, for the recovery of removed devices.

Working closely with the Contract Manager and Inventory and Logistics Analyst, the role will gather and prepare data to support the provision of logistics information to aid cost effective, efficient, timely and high-quality logistics solutions for the integrated EM service.

This permanent position is full-time, Monday – Friday, and based at National Office, in Wellington.  Applications from outside the region will only be considered if you would be willing to re-locate.  Please ensure you note this on your cover letter.

Travel may be required from time to time and for this reason a full unrestricted drivers' licence is a must for this role.

Mōu | About you 

If you have personal and professional resilience, with the ability to record, maintain and use data accurately, this is the role for you!

Bring a collaborative working style and excellent problem-solving skills and build a career in an organisation engaged in making life better for all New Zealanders.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for an experienced and confident communicator with customer service experience who can liaise with all stakeholders for effective outcomes as well as:

• Excellent administration, coordination, and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience and excellent ability to record, maintain and use data accurately.
• Proactive, goal-orientated and focused approach to the tasks and responsibilities associated with the role.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Confident using MS Office software with at least intermediate level proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Previous experience in inventory control would be advantageous.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $75,884 and the full range (85%-120%) is $64,502 - $91,061.  Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. 

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on:  Sunday 15 June 2025, 11pm NZST.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz  or if you have any queries about this role, email Recruitment Adviser sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz