Patient Support Security Worker (0.4 FTE) Wairau

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, is seeking a Patient Support Security Worker at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim. This permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE) with rostered shifts Monday to Sunday and no on-call requirement.

You will work with staff to meet patient needs and maintain a welcoming, safe environment in ED and Acute Care. The successful candidate will have experience in security or a willingness to train, an ability to de-escalate and

Responsibilities

• Carry out usual security functions at Wairau Hospital.
• Assist ED and Acute Care staff to maintain a welcoming, safe environment.

Job description

Patient Support Security Worker, Wairau Hospital, PermanentPart-time Apply your interpersonal skills to make a difference to people's livesDo great work within a supportive team ensuring a safe environment Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Patient Support Security Worker, you will be undertaking varying security roles within the Wairau Campus, you will focus on working with staff to best meet the needs of patients and their whānau accessing our services. You will also assist our teams to ensure that we continue to provide a welcoming and safe environment. There is 1 new position available where there is rostered and rotating shifts Monday to Sunday. This is a permanent part-time role working 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE). There is no on-call required . The purpose of these Patient Support Security Worker positions is to support our Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Care Unit in managing the impacts of the Police Change Programme and increasesecurity support of tangata whaiora and the clinical staff working with tangatawhaiora. You will work alongside other security guards in ED to carry out all usual security functions expected in Wairau Hospital. Priority will be to support staff and tangata whaiora, returning to focus on routine security duties when support isn't required.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our team of 15 help and assist to provide an environment that is calm and welcoming. For more information on living andworking in Wairau click here

About you

As a Patient Support Security Worker within the Marlborough Campus, you will display a rational and calm manner and have the skills to effectively de-escalate difficult situations whilst promoting a safe and therapeutic environment. You will be able to relate well to patients and their visitors as well as be able to work with the clinical team and follow directions. Previous experience in security, or a related industry is preferred. However, this is not essential as training will be provided.

Additionally you will have:

• empathy and a non-judgemental attitude towards patients and members of the public
• the ability to relate with ease to people from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds
• the ability to recognise and pass on issues that may affect patient welfare
• area good level of physical fitness and mobility
• eligibility to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZvisa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11 October 2026.

Contact: Sonja Rae(Recruitment) at [e-mail]. Simon Trillo (Security Manager) at [e-mail]. Ref: R1W26-060. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.