Security Specialist

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 
Our Corporate Support Service department currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Security Specialist to join the team.  You will support the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and all Aucklanders, as part of the wider council security team who are responsible for providing security services support and access control across the organisation, ensuring the physical safety of employees and the security of buildings. This role will see you investigating a range of internal physical security incidents and threats. You’ll compile detailed risk assessment reviews on council owned facilities and develop systems which support strong crime prevention strategies. You’ll also record, analyse and report on internal security trends and provide compelling evidential data and arguments to support adoption of security improvements.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You have a strong security background likely gained from time spent in the police or a similar field. This experience has ingrained your discipline, common sense and practical know how with the ability to work effectively alone or with a team. You have working knowledge of CCTV, access control and other security systems. You have strong investigative experience coupled with sharp analysis and database skills. Your communication skills are polished and you’re at ease writing and collating reports and presenting to a variety of audiences using tools like PowerPoint. The  position description is available to view by clicking here* Due to the nature of the role, a current and relevant NZ Driver’s licence is required. This position is deemed safety sensitive and will require pre-employment drug testing.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
The scope of this role is wide and it’s a great opportunity for you to make it your own. You’ll have an extremely varied workday, getting out and about to our locations throughout Auckland, and working with an extensive range of customers and security issues. The organisation embraces diversity, has a culture built on trust and values individual contributions.We offer competitive salaries; flexible working and you get to work with a dynamic team and make a positive contribution to the resilience, health and sustainability of our future neighbourhoods and communities. This is a great opportunity to build on your current level of experience and diversify your career.For a snapshot of our employee benefits, please click on this link to view.We’ll support you with flexible working options, outcomes focused leadership and plenty of opportunities to learn and develop. 

Applications close Friday 20 June 2025.
Auckland Council 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.Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.