Senior Security Technician: Complex Systems & Growth

Aotea Group; Waikato; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotea Group in Waikato is seeking an experienced Senior Security Technician to deliver high-value, technically complex security installations across our client sites. You will lead installation, commissioning, and documentation, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong problem-solving, hands-on technical capability, and a proactive, team-focused approach in a fast-growing security group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience both installing and commissioning systems including Gallagher, Inner Range, ICT, Milestone, NX Witness and Wave (as examples)
• Strong knowledge and hands on experience of PLC systems
• Strong knowledge of IT networks, server infrastructure, and core security systems
• Proven experience in the design, delivery, and integration of large-scale security systems (CCTV, access control, perimeter detection, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in installation, testing, and commissioning of electronic security solutions
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, licensing processes, and industry standards
• Strong technical documentation skills, including ITPs, and as-built records
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in high-security environments
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, IT, or electronic security (or equivalent industry experience)

Responsibilities

• Identify and rectify faults found on client’s systems, and communicate the actions/components required to remedy the fault
• Lead, alongside the Operations Manager, the preparation and management of ITPs, compliance documents, and licensing requirements
• Provide technical guidance to technicians during installation and commissioning or projects and service technicians attending reactive works
• Collaborate with operation/project managers, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project and task execution
• Maintain and manage detailed documentation, drawings, and change records throughout project lifecycles
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during design, installation, and commissioning phases
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest safety, quality, and compliance standards

Skills

Security systems

PLC knowledge

IT networks

CCTV / Access control

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Engineering/IT qualification

Education

Engineering/IT qualification

Tools

Gallagher

Inner Range

Milestone

NX Witness

Wave

Job description

Aotea Group in Waikato is seeking an experienced Senior Security Technician to deliver high-value, technically complex security installations across our client sites. You will lead installation, commissioning, and documentation, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong problem-solving, hands-on technical capability, and a proactive, team-focused approach in a fast-growing security group.