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Security jobs in Canterbury.

5 open roles, 3 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Security1 day ago

    Event Security & Crowd Experience Crew

    Red Badge Group · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand-owned security provider offering guarding, patrols, monitoring, and drone surveillance.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Welcoming guests · Checking tickets · Managing crowds

    18+ years old, legally entitled to work in New Zealand, clean criminal record, current COA licence or eligibility to obtain one, availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

  • Security2 days ago

    Senior Aquatics Lifeguard

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Internship

    Supervising lifeguards on shift · Testing pool water quality · Assisting with staff rostering

    Some day-to-day supervisory or leadership experience; experience delivering customer service; ability to pass the specified swim test; satisfactory safety check; pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Security4 days ago

    Probation Officer - Timaru

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department focused on corrections, public safety, and reducing reoffending.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    $70.6k-$91.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing community sentences · Preparing court reports · Building relationships

    Full New Zealand driver licence, legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction for at least 24 months, strong computer and communication skills, ability to plan and organize, and work collaboratively.

  • Security22 days ago

    Experienced Safety and Security Officer - Casual

    Legends Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A global partner to live events, venues, and brands, delivering premium services including venue management, hospitality, and event operations.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Monitoring security incidents · Supporting emergency response · Managing access control

    1+ yrCurrent Certificate of Approval (COA) essential; at least one year security experience; excellent communication and problem-solving; physically fit; First Aid certification desirable; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; criminal history check required.

  • Security22 days ago

    Site Supervisor - The Palms Shopping Centre

    Red Badge Group · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand-owned security provider offering guarding, patrols, monitoring, and drone surveillance.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Supervising personnel · Coordinating operations · Responding incidents

    Requires supervisory security experience, New Zealand COA security licence or eligibility, leadership and incident-management skills, clean criminal record, NZ work eligibility, and rostered-shift availability.

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