Venue Protection Officer

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Unlimited enriches life in Auckland by engaging people in the Arts, Wildlife, Environment, Sport and Events.  You have the fantastic opportunity to work within our various divisions – Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki, Auckland Live & Conventions, Auckland Stadiums, Auckland Zoo and New Zealand Maritime Museum – we constantly strive to create rewarding visitor experiences and positive outcomes for Auckland.  
 
As a Venue Protection Officer, no two days are the same; one day you may be on a stage door and the next, be patrolling the Auckland Town Hall. You will respond to emergencies and provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.  You will ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel and visitors to our venues.
 
You will get to experience world-class performances that visit from all around the world and interact with members of the public, events staff, and performers across Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, The Civic, Bruce Mason Centre, Mt Smart Stadium, QBE Stadium and Western Springs Stadium, and Queen's wharf.
 
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will be the first point of contact at our iconic venues so first impressions will count every day. You will have excellent customer service, and going the extra mile for our customers is key in this busy role. You'll have strong communication skills with a customer focus, be a natural problem-solver, and have a positive team ethic. You will present a professional front both in your behaviour and appearance.  You will take pride in always doing the job well and knowing that you are contributing to the experience of people who visit Auckland’s iconic venues.. 
 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Unlimited is at the forefront of the latest security concepts, we lead the way in how we respond to our customers and any security threats at our iconic venues.

You don’t need to have experience in security as you will be embarking on a training journey that will provide you with qualifications in the security industry along with ongoing professional development through a range of courses. 
 
We offer a competitive remuneration package as part of the Auckland Unlimited whānau and your work will help enrich the lives of Aucklanders and directly impact residents and visitors to our city. You will also have access to the full range of Council benefits – we have a range of discounts and deals with corporate suppliers which cover financial services, health, retail and hospitality discounts to name a few. 

  Applications close Monday 2 August at 11.59PM.  Applications will be processed as we receive them.  

This role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Unlimited, a CCO of 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.
 
Note: the position title for this role is Security Attendant