Court Security Manager | Auckland Region

Job Description

Court Security Manager - National Security Operations

Papakura/Pukekohe District Court- Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Ministry of Justice Court Security Manager, you will take pride in leading teams at the Papakura and Pukekohe District courts, 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,
• if external, you will be required to attend a three-week residential training course in Wellington within three months of your start date.

 Learn more about our work in Court Security in this video.

Ō 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 a full, clean New Zealand Drivers Licence

Benefits

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

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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 Papakura/Pukekohe District Court teams are a dynamic and professional group who deliver a premium Security service to all stakeholders and users of their court. 

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. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about 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:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• 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 appointing salary for this role will be between $73,634 and $100,846 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

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 6 June; 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

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