Job Description

Job Description

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Court Security Officer – Wellington District Court - Permanent, Full Time

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Te Haeata/The Opportunity

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

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This Will Be An Overview Of Your Role:

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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.

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

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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.

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

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- engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
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- security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems
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- interacting with other agencies and stakeholders such as Police, Corrections, lawyers, Judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings
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- 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
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Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

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- customer service, Security, Defence or Government experience is desired but not essential as full training is provided
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- confident with technology
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- experience of de-escalation techniques
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- physical ability to engage and pass qualification requirements in full contact Officer safety training
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- hold and maintain a full clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record (including Police Vetting)
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- have knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi,



bring an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori, and an understanding of their relevance to the Court Security Role and the Ministry of Justice
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Benefits

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- gain confidence within a dynamic environment with a diverse group of people
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- knowledge of relevant legislation and challenging experiences
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- health, safety and security qualification and fully funded training
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- a diverse range of study courses to grow and develop including some Leadership opportunities
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- training in the use of x-ray machine, Walk through and Handheld metal detectors, Security qualifications, use of SRBA, RT, and Handcuffing
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This is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required. Rostered hours may include a minimum 3-hour shift on Saturdays.

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

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We Offer You a Range Of Benefits To Support Your Wellbeing And Help Make The Ministry a Great Place To Be. These Include:

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- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
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- An online professional development portal
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- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

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Mō Mātou/About Us

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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.

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Wellington District Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there can also be a requirement to travel and work in courts in neighbouring regions. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.

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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.

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Utu ā-tau/Salary

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Salary band for this role is: $60,729 to $80,794. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience.

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Applications close on 23 August 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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📌 Court Security Officer (Wellington)
🏢 Public Defence Service - New Zealand
📍 Wellington