Straight from employers' career sites
80 open roles, 25 posted this week, most paying $73k to $112k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Millennium Services Group Limited
Conducting centre patrols · Responding to security incidents · Completing incident reports
Current New Zealand Security Licence; valid Certificate of Approval (COA); current First Aid and CPR certification; previous security experience; full New Zealand working rights
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Conducting regular patrols · Responding to security concerns · Assisting visitors with directions
Current full New Zealand driver licence; current security Certificate of Approval (COA); practical experience in security, public-facing safety or a similar role
University of Canterbury
Patrolling designated areas · Providing escort services · Responding to emergencies
2+ yrs2-3 years' security or customer service experience; full New Zealand driver licence; NCEA Level 2 or equivalent industry experience; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency; first aid certification or willingness to learn
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator protecting the travelling public and supporting the aviation sector.
Analysing threat information · Producing security assessments · Informing security decisions
Top Secret Security Clearance
McCain Foods · 5001+ employees
A global food manufacturer providing opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Controlling site access · Administering access systems · Supporting weighbridge operations
Availability for 12-hour day and night shifts; computer literacy, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Red Badge Group · 201-1000 employees
A Kiwi-owned security services provider offering guarding, patrols, drone surveillance, and training.
Providing security presence · Managing site access · Responding to incidents
Must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in New Zealand, hold or be able to obtain a NZ COA security licence, have a clean criminal record, and be flexible to work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Red Badge Group · 201-1000 employees
A Kiwi-owned security services provider offering guarding, patrols, drone surveillance, and training.
Conducting patrols · Responding to incidents · Monitoring access
Previous security experience, NZ Certificate of Approval (COA) or ability to obtain, full clean NZ driver license, eligibility to work in NZ, at least 18 years old, flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Supervising pool areas · Enforcing pool rules · Responding to emergencies
Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC); swim 200m in under 6 minutes; swim 25m sidestroke; swim 50m breaststroke; retrieve an object from the pool bottom; tread water for 5 minutes; satisfactory police check; pre-employment drug test
Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees
A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.
Patrolling assigned areas · Educating the public · Issuing infringement notices
Full Class 1 driver licence with manual and automatic driving capability; good command of written and spoken English
FIRST Security · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand security market leader delivering trusted protection services through skilled people and advanced systems.
Providing security presence · Monitoring incidents · Conducting patrols
18+ years old, clean criminal record, flexible availability across days, strong communication and customer service skills, NZ/Australian citizenship or valid NZ work visa, current COA preferred but not essential.
Scentre Group (Owner of Westfield destinations in Aus and NZ)
Coordinating security training · Responding to incidents · Monitoring security systems
Experience in security, risk management or operational environments; experience in security, risk, safety or operational roles within retail, hospitality, events, facilities or similar environments; exposure to CCTV or monitoring platforms
Endura Mining · 51-200 employees
A modern, values-driven mining company with active operations in New Zealand and a growing Sydney-based corporate team.
Monitoring access control · Conducting security patrols · Responding to incidents
Previous security officer experience, current New Zealand Certificate of Approval (COA), full driver's licence, strong communication and computer skills, ability to work rotating day and night shifts, pass pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol screening, and background checks.
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Conducting security screening · Patrolling court areas · Responding to security incidents
Experience with de-escalation techniques; physical ability to complete full-contact Officer safety training; full clean New Zealand driver licence; clean criminal record including Police Vetting; knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Conducting security screening · Operating CCTV systems · Patrolling court areas
Experience with de-escalation techniques; physical ability to pass full-contact Officer safety training; full clean New Zealand driver's licence; clean criminal record including Police Vetting; knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori
Ashburton District Council
Supervising lifeguard shifts · Preventing aquatic hazards · Responding to emergencies
The Warehouse · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Monitoring security cameras · Maintaining shop-floor presence · Uploading crime reports
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Monitoring pool areas · Responding to emergencies · Providing customer service
Pass the required pool lifeguard swim test; current Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate or willingness to complete training and certification; current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain it; attend the full two-week training programme
The Warehouse · 5001+ employees
New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.
Monitoring security cameras · Maintaining shop-floor presence · Uploading crime reports
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator protecting the travelling public and supporting the aviation sector.
Screening passengers · Conducting airport patrols · Monitoring secure access
New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or New Zealand residency; medical fitness and medical assessment; successful background, reference and police checks; availability for full training and rostered shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Developing security frameworks · Advising on event risks · Overseeing security plans
Significant senior leadership experience in security, public safety, emergency management or a comparable operational environment; experience leading security planning and delivery for major events or complex programmes; relevant tertiary or professional qualifications
There are 80 roles open for security jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 25 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 61 full time, 17 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $73k to $112k a year.
Most are in Auckland (34), Wellington (11) and Canterbury (7).
1 ad says the employer will support a visa.
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There are 80 roles open for security jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 25 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most security jobs in New Zealand pay $73k to $112k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (34), Wellington (11) and Canterbury (7). Open a region to see its security jobs.
Keep it to two pages, leave off your photo and date of birth, and use the job ad's own words for your skills. Our New Zealand CV format guide covers every convention, with a free template.
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