Healthcare Security Officer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals
• Salary - $57,000 - $65,000 ($28.40 - $31.93 per hour)
• Permanent, full-time position
• Covering Mornings (07:00 - 15:35), Afternoons (15:00-23:35) or Nights (23:00-07:35)
• Working a 4-on, 2-off roster pattern

A role with loads of variety - This is not your average security role!

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

You will be rostered to Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals, providing support to our patients, staff and visitors so that everyone feels safe.We are looking for the right person to join our healthcare security team. In this role, no two shifts will be the same - you'll need to think on your feet, remain calm under pressure and show compassion and empathy in times of distress. Previous security experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate, and training leading to nationally recognised security qualifications will be provided.

Our primary role is ‘Healthcare' - Looking after our patients.

Secondary to that is ‘Security' - Keeping everyone safe.

About the team

As part of our busy security team, you will be involved in a number of different duties such as:

• routine patrols
• report writing
• welfare checks
• diffusing tense situations before they escalate
• ensuring the overall security of our people and buildings

About you

You will be a peacemaker, a confident communicator and display kindness and helpfulness while remaining firm and alert. You will have experience working with people from all walks of life, be non- judgemental and have a good level of physical fitness.

You will receive excellent training, nationally recognised security qualifications, and the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive and committed team. If you are looking for a role that is busy, varied and makes a genuine difference to people we would love to hear from you!

Our Healthcare Security Officers work on a rostered basis 7 days a week, so you will need to have the flexibility to cover a variety of shifts.

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Working for 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 Māori, 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 Monday, 30 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb McDonald, Recruitment Advisor at Deb.McDonald@Southerndhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. 

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website