Tactical Safety Training Specialist

New Zealand Government Joba; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Customs Service seeks a Safety & Tactical Training Instructor to provide specialist advice, coordinate OST, firearms safe handling, personal search, and rub-down training, and develop current curriculum and assessment tools. You will ensure national consistency and safety, conduct quality assurance of delivery and documentation, and support operational readiness across regions.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Auckland Air Cargo Inspection Facility near Auckland

Qualifications

• Proven relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience with Safety, Defensive Tactics, Firearms Safe Handling or similar safety-critical training.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy, and translate into training requirements.
• Skilled in developing structured training documentation and assessment tools.
• Committed to continuous learning and maintaining relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on OST, Firearms Safe Handling, Personal Search and RubDown procedures.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, assessment tools and training documentation.
• Ensure national consistency in delivery standards, safety protocols and instructional practice.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of training delivery and documentation.
• Support operational readiness by ensuring officers are trained to apply lawful, safe, and proportionate tactical options.
• Represent OST training at organisational forums and cross-agency working groups.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Safety training

Defensive tactics

Firearms safe handling

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Policy interpretation

Lesson planning

Digital tools

Job description

The New Zealand Customs Service seeks a Safety & Tactical Training Instructor to provide specialist advice, coordinate OST, firearms safe handling, personal search, and rub-down training, and develop current curriculum and assessment tools. You will ensure national consistency and safety, conduct quality assurance of delivery and documentation, and support operational readiness across regions.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Auckland Air Cargo Inspection Facility near Auckland