Court Security Officer

Court Security Officer – Nelson District & High Court - Permanent, Full Time 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.

• 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

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

• 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

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.

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

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

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.

Nelson District & High 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.

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.

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

Applications close on 10 August 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitmentt.nz