Court Security Manager | Hawkes Bay

Job Description

Court Security Manager – Napier District Court

  Permanent, Full Time

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity

As a Ministry of Justice Court Security Manager, you will take pride in leading one of 11 Security teams across the central region. You will serve your community by providing a safe and secure environment for people to gain access to Justice in New Zealand.

The role has variety, including interacting with diverse people, stakeholders and business units every day.

You will benefit from quality training and enjoy strong team camaraderie, supporting you in the delivery of excellent service. This will be an overview of your role:

• Develop, coach and mentor your team members to their full potential
• Operational management of teams in a complex and demanding security environment
• Understand operational risks and make sound decisions quickly, decisively and confidently
• Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Collaborate with agencies including NZ Police, Department of Corrections, Te Oranga Tamariki
• Ensure safe and professional Court operations
• You will be required to attend a three-week residential training course in Wellington within three months of your start date

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

• Leadership capabilities
• Customer Service Oriented
• Capable of de-escalating Conflict
• Physically able to engage in full contact Officer Safety techniques
• Confident in using technology
• Hold full, clean New Zealand Drivers Licence

Benefits

• Create, develop and manage a diverse group of people
• A challenging and diverse working environment
• Health, safety and security training and qualification
• Leadership opportunities and courses to grow and develop

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

At 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 and 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. 

The Napier team are a dynamic and professional group who deliver a premium Health, Safety and Security service to all stakeholders and users of their court. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $70,518 – $97,908 – Appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 25 September 23; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz