Field Bailiff & Debt Resolution Specialist - Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Bailiff in New Plymouth for a permanent, full-time position. The role focuses on collecting fines, reparation and civil debt, serving court documents, and enforcing warrants across the district.

You will travel to client sites, operate independently, and work with police and local authorities to achieve outcomes. Candidates must be able to work in a dynamic field environment, maintain professionalism, and meet the physical demands of fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Full Class-1 driver’s license.
• Ability to apply good judgement and decision making under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Happy to be part of a national team.
• Outcome focused.
• Effective communication.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Resilience.

Responsibilities

• Collect money by enforcing fines, reparation, and civil debt.
• Serve court documents and manage related processes.
• Work on the road visiting homes and workplaces to enforce warrants.
• Collaborate with police and local authorities as required.

Skills

Class-1 license

Judgement under pressure

Independent worker

Team player

Outcome focused

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Job description

The Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Bailiff in New Plymouth for a permanent, full-time position. The role focuses on collecting fines, reparation and civil debt, serving court documents, and enforcing warrants across the district.

You will travel to client sites, operate independently, and work with police and local authorities to achieve outcomes. Candidates must be able to work in a dynamic field environment, maintain professionalism, and meet the physical demands of fieldwork.