Security Guard

New Zealand Defence Force; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Defence community savings schemes

Financial guidance

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Trentham, North Island is seeking qualified security personnel to contribute to the protection of NZDF staff and visitors at Trentham Military Camp. The role involves maintaining physical security, assisting with emergency procedures, and ongoing training to uphold high standards of professionalism.

Applicants should be able to de-escalate incidents, communicate effectively, and be comfortable wearing body armour during 12-hour shifts, including weekends and public

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and deal with a variety of people.
• Good level of fitness for standing/walking and wearing body armour.
• Confidence using computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CCTV, control room monitoring or security databases is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undergo ongoing training to improve and update standards and professionalism.
• Recognise, report on and take action on incidents, risks and suspicious behaviour.
• Be assertive and directive, de-escalate situations.
• Use relationship management and communication skills with staff and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Fitness

Computer skills

Security systems knowledge

Tools

CCTV systems

Control room monitoring

Security databases

Job description

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New Zealand Defence Force – Trentham, North Island

You will contribute to the security and protective service of NZDF staff and visitors to Trentham Military Camp, maintaining physical security and safety and assisting with emergency and evacuation procedures.

You will:

• Undergo ongoing training to improve and update standards and professionalism.
• Recognise, report on and take appropriate action on incidents, risks, breaches and suspicious behaviour.
• Be appropriately assertive and directive, de-escalate situations.
• Use your relationship management and communication skills to deal with staff, visitors and others in a helpful and positive way.

We really cannot talk enough about how incredible our security guards are; or say enough about the valuable contribution they make as part of a wider security team protecting New Zealand’s interests.

We are a diverse organisation providing equal employment opportunities and will provide full training to the successful candidate.

Please note :

This role involves shift work with 12 hour shifts covering days and nights including across weekends and public holidays. The roster pattern is two day shifts followed by two night shifts with four days off.

There are significant periods of standing and walking around sites as well as the requirement to wear.The role also involves the wearing body armour for the majority of most shifts. This armour weighs approximately 3-5 kg depending on size.

Please ensure you are comfortable with both requirements before applying for the role.

The salary for this role is between $75,543 and $89,605 inclusive of 4% super contribution and salary loading payment for working rostered shifts. Where we appoint within this range is based on skills and experience.

Ideally, you will have prior experience in operational security and be familiar with shift work.

You will also need:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and deal with a variety of people.
• A good level of fitness is required, including the ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Confidence using computers and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience in CCTV, control room monitoring and use of security related databases and equipment is advantageous.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• fully funded life cover of up to $300,000
• critical illness protection
• discounted additional insurances
• free will services
• savings schemes for the Defence community
• expert financial guidance
• mortgage broker services

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Highest Level Security Clearance

1. You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
2. At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
3. You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.
4. If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.

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