Debt Collections Bailiff – Flexible Hours & Growth

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Flexible hours

Online learning portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice – New Zealand is seeking a Bailiff in Dunedin. This field-based role involves collecting fines and civil debt, serving documents, and enforcing warrants across a national network.

The job combines autonomous road duties with collaboration with police and local authorities to secure compliant outcomes. Applicants should hold a Class-1 licence and demonstrate resilience, negotiation skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• No prior security or debt-collection experience required; diverse backgrounds welcome.
• Seek people with sound judgement, resilience and clear communication.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a national team.
• Committed to achieving appropriate outcomes and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect money by enforcing fines, reparation and civil debt and serve court documents.
• Occasionally evict occupants or seize assets as permitted by warrants.
• Travel to various sites, often alone, visiting homes or workplaces.
• Coordinate with police and local authorities and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Class-1 licence

Judgement under pressure

Independent worker

National teamwork

Outcome focused

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Job description

The Ministry of Justice – New Zealand is seeking a Bailiff in Dunedin. This field-based role involves collecting fines and civil debt, serving documents, and enforcing warrants across a national network.

The job combines autonomous road duties with collaboration with police and local authorities to secure compliant outcomes. Applicants should hold a Class-1 licence and demonstrate resilience, negotiation skills, and strong communication.