Court Security Officer | Bay of Plenty

Job Description

Court Security Officer, Rotorua District / High Court

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As Court Security Officers we take pride serving our community ensuring a safe and secure environment so people can access Justice without fear of intimidation or violence.

Our roles have variety, diversity, challenges and job satisfaction. We interact, assist and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day to provide a safe and secure Court environment.

We offer first class accredited training and future opportunities to diversify, challenge and grow into Management or other Specialist roles within Justice. 

Camaraderie comes with the job and at times you will need to be trusted to support each other to deliver the excellent and professional services expected with our uniform.

We work hard, enjoy a good laugh and have each other's backs. We offer an environment where you can be yourself!

This will be an overview of your role:

• engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
• security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems
• interacting with other agencies and stakeholders such as Police, Corrections, lawyers, Judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings
• patrol public areas, carry out building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, identify, mitigate, respond and report security, health and safety threats and 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 can-do attitude
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and a clean criminal record. 

Benefits

• gain confidence within a dynamic environment with a diverse group of people
• knowledge of relevant legislation and challenging experiences
• health, safety and security qualification and fully funded training
• a diverse range of study courses to grow and develop including some Leadership opportunities
• training in the use of x-ray machine, Walk through and Handheld metal detectors, Security qualifications, use of SRBA, RT, and Handcuffing

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.

The Rotorua team is dynamic and professional, they deliver a premium Health, Safety and Security services to our stakeholders and users of their courts. 

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 remuneration band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be 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 and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. 

Applications close on 28 February 2026; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to progress in the recruitment process before the close date. 

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

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