Security Operations Lead – 24/7 Naval Base Change Agent

New Zealand Defence Force; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Devonport, North Island is seeking a Site Supervisor, Security Guard Force to lead the security operation at Devonport Naval Base, guiding four team leaders and a 24/7 security roster.

You’ll lift performance, build a strong culture, drive change with new standards and assurance testing, own what happens at your site, and be the security voice in meetings with Navy and NZDF staff.

Qualifications

• Real leadership of a team, around 20 or more people, or a smaller team through something difficult.
• A track record of developing people with tangible examples.
• Experience leading through change, including resistance.
• Judgement to make calls under pressure and explain them afterwards.
• A full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence.
• A reasonable level of physical fitness for long distances and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security operation at Devonport Naval Base and manage the roster 24/7.
• Develop, review and back four team leaders, providing coaching and feedback.
• Build a strong culture with a team of 20+ to maintain high standards.
• Drive change with new frameworks, standards, and assurance testing.
• Own what happens at your site: reporting, outcomes and follow-up actions.
• Be the security voice in meetings with Navy and NZDF staff at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Change management

Decision making under pressure

Physical fitness

Driver licence

Education

Class 1 driver licence

First Aid certificate

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force – Devonport, North Island is seeking a Site Supervisor, Security Guard Force to lead the security operation at Devonport Naval Base, guiding four team leaders and a 24/7 security roster.

You’ll lift performance, build a strong culture, drive change with new standards and assurance testing, own what happens at your site, and be the security voice in meetings with Navy and NZDF staff.