Security Technician - Auckland

Talent Connection; Papakura; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and tools of the trade

Ongoing training and supplier cert

Stable long-term role

Supportive team and health & safety

Paid on-call allowance and call-out

Job summary

Talent Connection in Auckland is seeking an experienced Security Technician to join its team. You’ll work on commercial and industrial sites, fault-finding, servicing, installing and commissioning CCTV, access control and alarm systems.

You'll work independently with a supportive team, earning $40–$50 per hour plus on-call allowance. A company van, ongoing training, and a long‑term role await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Security Technician on commercial or industrial sites.
• Hands-on experience with CCTV, access control and alarm systems.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting with IP-based security systems.
• Relevant technical qualifications and supplier certifications.
• NZ driver licence.
• Clear communication and a customer-first attitude.
• Ability to plan your day and make on-site decisions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to scheduled service calls and fix faults on first visit.
• Install, commission (including programming), maintain and repair systems.
• Diagnose problems with test equipment and implement fixes.
• Communicate with clients, explaining issues and providing advice.
• Complete risk assessments, job updates and service reports.
• Work to SLAs and health & safety standards.

Skills

Security Technician experience

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

On-site planning

Customer communication

Education

Technical qualifications and supplier certifications

Job description

An established electronic security provider is looking for an experienced Security Technician to join its Auckland team. You'll be working on commercial and industrial client sites, undertaking fault-finding, servicing, installing and commissioning systems. Day-to-day, you'll work independently, knowing you have a supportive team behind you. The role will interest experienced technicians looking to expand their product knowledge and develop new skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Responding to scheduled service calls and fixing faults on the first visit

• Installing, commissioning (including programming), maintaining and repairing commercial-grade systems:

  • CCTV: Milestone, NX Witness, Avigilon, Axis, Genetec

  • Access control: Gallagher, Integriti, ICT Protege GX

  • Intruder alarm systems

• Diagnosing problems with electronic test equipment and putting compliant fixes in place

• Communicating with clients directly: explaining the issue/s and providing practical advice

• Completing risk assessments, job updates and service reports

• Working to client service levels (SLAs) and the company’s health & safety standards

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years’ experience as a Security Technician (ideally on commercial or industrial sites)

• Hands-on experience with CCTV, access control and alarm systems

• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of IP-based/networked security systems

• Relevant technical qualifications and supplier certifications

• A full NZ driver licence

• Clear communication and a customer-first attitude

• The ability to plan your day and make sound on-site decisions

What’s on offer

• $40 – $50 per hour, depending on experience, plus paid on-call allowance and call-out pay

• Company van and tools of the trade

• Ongoing training and supplier certification

• A stable, long-term role with a well-established company

• A supportive team and a strong focus on health & safety