Court Security Officer

Kaikohe Court is the home base for the position.


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 1+++ 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.

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.
Learn more about our work in Court Security in this video.


Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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.
Benefits of the role:

leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
full uniform and personal protective equipment provided
health, safety and security training and qualifications
opportunities to relocate Nationwide as vacancies arise
be part of a respected team within the New Zealand Justice System.
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.


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.

When operational needs necessitate there will be a requirement to travel and work Kaitaia Court and other 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, ****** orientations, disabilities and religions.


He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy 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.

When you start your training as a CSO, you will be given the opportunity to complete the National Certificate in Security Level 3, NZQA Unit Standards qualification.

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 $5+,72+ to $80,7+4 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.


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 and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 11 June 2026; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

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