Title:  Security Officer Supervisor

• Join the Security team at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
• Meaningful role ensuring our city is safe
• Permanent | Full-time opportunity

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.

This role will support the delivery of the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited security programme, always ensuring the highest possible standards are maintained.

The focus of this role is preparedness, readiness, being proactive, and the growth of our people.

Working from the central communication centre on a 24/7 (5 days on and 2 off roster), you will provide support to your indirect reports, being Security Officers, Control Room Officers, and Mobile Patrol Officers.

You will report directly to COMCEN Team Leader, with no direct reports.

This role may require work outside normal business hours, so you will need to have reliable transport and be comfortable working shifts.

To read the full position description please click here:  Security Supervisor Officer

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You’re an experienced security professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You bring sound judgement, a calm approach under pressure, and a genuine commitment to assisting and developing others. 

You’ll also have:

• Proven experience in the NZ security industry desired.
• Strong incident management, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Confidence managing security systems, reporting, and operational processes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage across a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications and Licences:

• You will need to either hold a Certificate of Approval (COA) and/or an NZQA National Certificate in Security (Level 3) or are you willing and able to obtain them if appointed.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Salary is based on skillset and experience, please enquire should you require a guide. 

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 past experience and current skillset meet the requirements.

• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.

• Applications will close at 11:59pm on Thursday 7th May 2026

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

Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, which will be determined based on the requirements of the role and may include (but are not limited to) reference checks, police vetting, and verification of qualifications, licences, and work eligibility.

In addition, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

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.