Title:  Patrol Officer | Tataki Auckland Unlimited

• Join our Security team, all training provided
• Meaningful role ensuring our city is safe
• Foot in the door | Permanent | Full-time

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is Auckland Council’s economic and cultural agency, working to grow Tāmaki Makaurau as a vibrant, globally connected city. It brings together destination marketing, major events, arts, culture, and economic development to attract investment, support local businesses, and create opportunities for communities to thrive. 

As a (Mobile) Patrol Officer, you’ll play a key role in keeping some of Auckland’s most recognisable venues safe, welcoming, and well managed. You will help protect people, assets, and facilities while delivering a consistently high standard of customer service to visitors, event staff, and stakeholders. 

Your work will span a diverse portfolio of venues, including Go Media Stadium, North Harbour Stadium, Western Springs Stadium, and Auckland Zoo.

You’ll be rostered to a specified area or team and supported each shift by our Communications Centre. Our security approach focuses on preparedness, readiness, and the ongoing development of our people.

Please read the full position description here: Patrol Officer

He kōrero mōu: About you

You do not need prior security experience. What matters most to us is your positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn. If you’re reliable, customer-focused, and take pride in doing the right thing, we’ll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

If hired you will require:

• The right to work in New Zealand already
• Have 2 positive past references
• A full, clean, valid, NZ driver licence
• Availability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating roster
• This role will require work outside normal business hours, so you will need to have reliable transport and be comfortable working shifts.
• Have a clear MOJ (Ministry of Justice) check
• Pass a drug and alcohol test
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods across large venues 

Note:

If you hold a Certificate of Approval (COA) and/or an NZQA National Certificate in Security (Level 3) this is fantastic, however all we require from you is to be willing and able to obtain them if appointed.

The cost for this will be re- imbursed to you when hired. 

(Please only enrol for this if you have been confirmed as the selected candidate after discussions with the hiring manager). 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer  

The salary for this role starts at $60,216k and once your log book is completed it will rise to $62,492.38

We also have an ever changing and growing range of council and partnership benefits, as snapshot of which you can find here: Benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific peoples, the rainbow community, and people with disabilities or neurodiverse experiences.

Tono mo te mahi / To Apply 

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role and how your experience and current skillset meet the requirements. Please ensure you cover letter is not written by AI.
• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.

• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be progressing through the recruitment process as quickly as possible. This advert will be removed as soon as we have identified the preferred candidate. If the advert is posted it is still open and available, no need to check. 

If after reading the advert and PD you have any questions, please contact gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz  

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.