Court Security Officer at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Court Security Officer - Wellington

Permanent, Full Time

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.

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.

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

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

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 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

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• Leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
• Full uniform and personal protective equipment provided
• Health, safety and security training and qualifications
• Be part of a respected team within the New Zealand Justice System

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 – $80,794, with the appointing salary 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 28 May 2026. 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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