Senior Security Specialist

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 
 
Our Corporate Support Services department currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Security Specialist to join the team.  You will support the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and all Aucklanders, by playing a crucial role in the Physical Security Advisory Services team who are responsible for providing security services advice and expertise across the organisation, ensuring the physical safety of employees and the security of our buildings. 
 
This role will see you working with the leadership of Council’s Physical Security Advisory Services team, to assist in developing processes and practices to improve security safety. Your leadership and expertise in the field will be key in the development of the direction of the team. You’ll also be managing projects and acting as the team’s representative on Council projects, ensuring that security is factored into the design process.
As a key representative of the team, being across current security trends and risk management is a must.
 
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 within a team. You have significant experience in incident investigation, conducting security reviews and operational planning. Your communication skills are polished and you’re at ease writing and collating reports and presenting to a variety of audiences.
An in-depth understanding of physical security practices, managing investigations, interpreting relevant legislation and risk management is crucial.As well as your extensive (at least 10 years) experience in the security field/Police, you would ideally have a relevant qualification in a security-related field, as well as a full, clean drivers licence.
  
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 issues. Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.7 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change, having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. 
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! 
 
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: 26th October 2025
You can find a copy of the position description here.