Deputy Facilities Security Officer

Babcock; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Defence reservist leave

LinkedIn Learning access and study-lea

Employee assistance program

Two wellbeing days per year

Job summary

Babcock Australasia based in Devonport, Auckland, is seeking a Deputy Facilities Security Officer to protect people, information and assets in a Defence-focused environment. You will support security operations, manage access controls, coordinate security clearances and drive a culture of compliance.

The role offers broad exposure across risk management, incident response, audits and assurance activities, with supervision by the Security & Asset Manager and collaboration with Defence

Qualifications

• Experience in defence, government or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to manage risk assessment methodologies and incident management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Proactive in identifying risks and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support security operations and protective security measures.
• Manage access controls and coordinate security clearances.
• Contribute to compliance, audits and assurance activities.
• Engage with Defence stakeholders and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Protective security operations

Security risk assessment

Incident investigation

Security awareness training

Security clearance administration

Compliance and assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Security controls

Education

NZDF Facility Security Officer training

Security, Risk, Defence qualification or equivalent

NZ Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

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Deputy Facilities Security Officer

Location: Auckland, NZ, 0624

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Babcock is looking for a Deputy Facilities Security Officer to join the Security team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join Babcock New Zealand as a Deputy Security Officer and play a critical role in protecting people, information, and assets across a Defence-focused environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies, you'll support security operations, manage access controls, coordinate security clearances, and contribute to a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

This is a hands‑on security role offering broad exposure across risk management, incident response, compliance, investigations, audits, and assurance activities. Supporting the Security & Asset Manager, you'll help maintain a secure operating environment while engaging with Defence stakeholders and leading initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience, security awareness, and operational effectiveness.

About you

You are a security professional with experience operating in Defence, government, or highly regulated environments. You understand protective security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and incident management processes. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable managing competing priorities, you take a proactive approach to identifying risks and driving improvements. You are collaborative, resilient, and motivated by protecting people, information, and assets while supporting organisational compliance and security objectives.

Key Required Skills

• Protective security operations
• Security risk assessment and mitigation
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Security awareness training and inductions
• Security clearance administration
• Compliance, audit, and assurance activities
• Physical, personnel, and electronic security controls
• Stakeholder engagement and communication

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Security, Risk, Defence, or related discipline
• NZDF Facility Security Officer training, or ability to obtain
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a NZ Defence Security Clearance
• Current driver's licence (desirable)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self‑led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in‑country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and helpcreate a safe and secure world, together.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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