Court Security Officer | Southland

Job Description

Court Security Officer Invercargill District / High Court

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 an important part of the Court Justice system.  We will ensure you have the training needed 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, mitigate and respond to incidents as they occur
• Interact with other agencies (i.e. Police, Corrections) to ensure smooth court operations
• Patrol public areas and carry out building security checks, responding to duress alarm activations and identify and respond appropriately to security incidents

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

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 can-do attitude
• Hold full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record

Benefits

• Great work life balance working Monday to Friday
• Leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
• Full uniform and personal protective equipment provided
• Health, safety and security training and qualifications
• Opportunities to relocate Nationwide as vacancies arise
• Be part of a respected team within the New Zealand Justice System

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.

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.

Working in the Invercargill District and High Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there is the requirement to also deploy to other local Courts. This could be Alexandra, Gore or Queenstown Courts. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.  

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 $59,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/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 16 June 2025; 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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