Security Officer, Full Time - Waitemata District
Permanent, full time role
Day and night shift - working 8am to 8pm / 8pm to 8am rostered shifts
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are looking for Security Officers to join our team on a permanent, full time basis. The ideal applicant will be an excellent communicator who can deal with others in a courteous, tactful, and efficient manner, while remaining calm in high pressure situations.We work 12 hour shifts and 7 days a fortnight, on a rotating roster.
As part of the emergency response team, a typical day in the life of a Security Officer involves a combination of routine tasks and quick responses to unexpected situations. The shift will start and finish with a brief handover to ensure continued safety of the environment.The officer conducts regular patrols through Emergency Department, Triage, Wards and Departments, monitors CCTV systems, and ensures the safety of the staff, patients and visitors. Throughout the day, they respond to calls for assistance or Code Grey calls, handle emergencies such as fire alarms, and document incidents.
Effective communication with team members and a calm, professional demeanor is essential, especially during high-pressure situations.
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About Us
The Hospital Security Team at Health New Zealand Waitemata provide a pivotal service in the daily running of our two hospitals based at North Shore and Waitakere. We are expanding our team to ensure increased security cover of the campus including our brand new surgical facility based at North Shore Hospital - Totara Haumaru.
Health New Zealand Waitemata provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.
For more information on living and working in Waitemata District, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a good degree of physical fitness, and the ability to recall accurate information for report writing. Successful applicants in this role are subject to police vetting under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, so a clean criminal record is required, as well as a current NZ driver's licence.
Previous security experience would be advantageous. If you are motivated with a fantastic work ethic, respectful attitude, and a great sense of humour, don't hesitate to apply.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Job reference: WDHB18816