Court Security Officer

Job DescriptionCourt Security Officer, Gisborne District CourtTe Haeata/The OpportunityAs Court Security Officers, we take pride in serving our community by providing a safe and secure environment for people to gain access to the justice system. We interact, assist, and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day, ensuring our courts operate without fear of intimidation or violence. Our Court Security Officers are a valued and important part of the Court Justice system. We will ensure you have the training to operate as a Court Security Officer under the Court Security Act 1999 at induction training.

We encourage and strive for a positive team culture where Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence form part of our daily values in how we treat each other and our participants. You will form part of a professional, supportive team where diversity and individuality are respected.

Overview Of Rolewelcome and engage with a diverse range of people who enter our courtsassess potential health, safety, and security risks and mitigate and respond to incidents as they occurinteract with other agencies such as Police and Corrections to ensure smooth court operationspatrol public areas, conduct building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, and identify and respond appropriately to security incidents. This is a 40-hour-a-week role with some paid overtime available when extra cover is required. You may also be required to work a minimum 4-hour shift on Saturdays.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have: excellent level of customer service experienceability to work as part of a teamconfident in using technologypositive mindset and a can-do attitudehold a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and a clean criminal record. Mō Mātou/About UsAt Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. To learn more about working as a Court Security Offficer, please watch this video here.

Our team in Te Tairāwhiti, Gisborne look after a large territory from the east cape down to northern Hawkes Bay, deploying to Wairoa and Ruatoria when required. We pride ourselves on how we interact and care for our community. Our creed “Kotāhi Tatou Kia Mataara - Together as one, ever vigilant” defines our work ethic and how we work together as a team. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working hereBenefitsWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include: 22 days holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here. When you start your training as a Court Security Officer, you will be given the opportunity to complete the National Certificate in Security Level 3, NZQA Unit Standards qualification.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career. Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe remuneration band for this role is $59,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience. Tono Mai/How To ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Wednesday, 20 August 2025; however, we will review CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice. govt. nzFollow us on LinkedIn