Court Security Officer- Gisborne

2 weeks ago


Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

Court Security Officer, Gisborne District Court**2 x Permanent Full-Time Positions

Te Haeata/The Opportunity


As 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 role:

  • Welcome and engage with a diverse range of people who enter our courts.
  • Assess potential health, safety, and security risks and mitigate and respond to incidents as they occur.
  • Interact with other agencies such as Police and Corrections to ensure smooth court operations.
  • Patrol 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 3-hour shift on Saturdays.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

  • Excellent level of customer service experience
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Confident in using technology
  • Positive mindset and a cando attitude
  • Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and a clean criminal record.

Mō mātou/About us


At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.


Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve.

It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy, safe, supported, and able to be themselves at work.

We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.


Our team in Te Tairawhiti, Gisborne look after a large territory from the east cape down to northern Hawkes Bay, deploying to Wairoa and Ruatoria when required.


Our creed "_Kot_āhi Tatou Kia Mataara_ - _Together as one, ever vigilant" _defines our work ethic and how we work together as a team.

We also contribute to the wider business by deploying team members to other courts to assist with high-risk operations. Celebrating success and accomplishments, both personal and professional.


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 here
We 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 leave
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.


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/Salary


The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,79- the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.


Tono mai/How to Apply

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.
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