Debt Officer at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Debt Officer, Legal Aid | Wellington City

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

As a Debt Officer, you will be helping customers to resolve their fines and civil matters through negotiating in a professional, fair and reasonable way. The role includes exercising powers as delegated by the Legal Aid Commissioner.  

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills, quality decision making, be solutions focussed and have the personal confidence and resilience to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The team is supportive, friendly and diverse, and dedicated to successful resolution.  You will be part of a national team of Collections Registry Officers, so you will have many colleagues to help and support you as you learn the business.

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. 

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.

How to get your foot in the door?

• Attend our Assessment Centre on any given day of the week of 29 August.
• The remuneration band for this role is $50,128 to $70,768. Expected starting salary is usually between $50,128 and $58,384 - dependent on skills and experience.
• Start date is expected to be 10 October 2022.
• Working hours are across 8.00 am – 7.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Applications close on Sunday 14 August 2022

Our Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We have a comprehensive range of health and safety protocols already in place across all our worksites to help keep our people safe from the effects of COVID-19. We strongly encourage and support all our people to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.  Our current policy position is that vaccination is not a prerequisite for employment. However, while employed by Te Tāhū you will be bound by all policies, procedures and rules which are in effect at the time. This includes any future changes to our vaccination requirements.

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