Field Enforcement Officer – Debt Recovery & Court Docs

Public Defence Service - New Zealand; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Public Defence Service - New Zealand in New Plymouth seeks Bailiffs for a permanent, full-time role within the National Collections team. The Bailiff collects fines, reparation, and civil debt, and serves court documents, often visiting homes and workplaces across the country.

The role requires resilience, sound judgement under pressure, and strong negotiation skills. A full Class-1 license and the ability to work independently are essential; you will join a national team focused on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full Class-1 driver's licence required.
• Ability to apply good judgement and decision making under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a national team.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect fines, reparation, and civil debt and enforce court warrants.
• Serve court documents and attend sites across the country as required.

Skills

Class-1 license

Judgement under pressure

Independent work

Team player

Outcome focused

Negotiation

Resilience

Effective communicator

Job description

Public Defence Service - New Zealand in New Plymouth seeks Bailiffs for a permanent, full-time role within the National Collections team. The Bailiff collects fines, reparation, and civil debt, and serves court documents, often visiting homes and workplaces across the country.

The role requires resilience, sound judgement under pressure, and strong negotiation skills. A full Class-1 license and the ability to work independently are essential; you will join a national team focused on outcomes.