Senior Protective Security Officer

6 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Our work is secret, but the reason for our success isn't. It's our people.And we're just like you. We're ordinary people. But together, we're doing extraordinary things to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.

The New Zealand Intelligence Community's Protective Security Unit (PSU) is growing its capacity and capability, and now is an exciting time to get involved.

Protective Security Officers (PSOs) provide a risk based security service. They protect personnel and assets and deter, detect, and delay unauthorised intruders and respond to incidents. They provide reassurance to the workforce and support the function concerned with safety and emergency.

The role of Senior Protective Security Officer provides protective security services and leadership to our Auckland-based facilities via a range of security related functions and systems. The role also provides incident and emergency response.

Successful applicant should also have
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with a range of people
- A full drivers licence
- A current first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- Preferred minimum of three years' experience working in an environment with experience in the use of security systems and procedures or risk management practices and procedures

If you think you have what it takes to protect those who protect Aotearoa New Zealand, then we want to hear from you.

We want our people to succeed, whatever success looks like for them. Join us and we'll give you significant professional development opportunities aimed at taking your career in the direction you want it to go. You won't stand still with us as we're committed to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.

We're also committed to your wellbeing. We want our people to be the best they can be, both at work and at home. We offer our people comprehensive benefits, access to staff networking groups, and great work-life balance.

If you want to love coming to work each day, let us help you become Beyond Ordinary.

To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.



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