Bailiff – Collections Team (Permanent, Full‑time)

About the role

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Bailiff to join its national Collections team. This permanent, full‑time role involves enforcing outstanding fines, reparation, and civil debt as part of the District Court's enforcement arm.

Key responsibilities

• Collect money by enforcing fines, reparation orders and civil debts.
• Serve court documents and execute warrants, including evictions and vehicle seizures.
• Attach wheel clamps or seize assets to recover outstanding amounts.
• Work independently on the road, visiting homes, workplaces and liaising with police and local authorities.
• Maintain physical fitness to safely perform enforcement actions.

Required profile

• Full Class‑1 driver’s licence.
• Ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Outcome‑focused with strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Resilience and the capacity to handle confrontational situations.

Required skills

What we offer

• 4.4 weeks of holiday leave.
• Flexible work hours where possible.
• Access to an online professional development portal.
• Inclusive and proactive employee networks.