Field Bailiff & Debt Enforcement Specialist| Flexible Hours

Ministry Of Justice; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours

Professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Dunedin is recruiting a Bailiff on a permanent, full-time basis to join our nationwide Collections team. You will collect money by enforcing fines, reparation, and civil debt, and you may serve court documents while visiting homes and workplaces.

This role requires independence, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to work as part of a national team. A Class-1 driver’s licence is essential, and strong negotiation and resilience will help you succeed on the

Qualifications

• No candidate will meet every single qualification; experience outside security or debt collection is acceptable.
• Must possess a full Class-1 drivers licence and sound judgment when handling sensitive debt cases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a national team with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Collect money by enforcing fines, reparation, and civil debt, and serve court documents.
• Evict when required, seize assets or arrange other enforcement actions under warrants.
• Work primarily out on the road visiting homes and workplaces, often solo.
• Collaborate with police and local authorities to achieve right outcomes.
• Maintain professional demeanor when dealing with challenging or uncooperative individuals.

Skills

Class-1 driver’s licence

Judgement under pressure

Independence

National team mindset

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in Dunedin is recruiting a Bailiff on a permanent, full-time basis to join our nationwide Collections team. You will collect money by enforcing fines, reparation, and civil debt, and you may serve court documents while visiting homes and workplaces.

This role requires independence, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to work as part of a national team. A Class-1 driver’s licence is essential, and strong negotiation and resilience will help you succeed on the