Guard Supervisor

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
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- Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, _ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga _mo Aotearoa whanui._
- MFAT is seeking a confident and experienced **Guard Supervisor** to provide oversight and guidance to our dedicated security team
- Guide the guard team with professionalism and ensure adherence to security best practices
- Wellington based - permanent role
- Step into a leadership role where your expertise in security makes a real difference _

**About the role** - **Korero mo te turanga**

The Guard Supervisor provides a key service to the Ministry. This role ensures the delivery of first line security services to keep our people and information safe at our Head Office in Wellington. The Guard Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations and management of the Security Guard team, including roster management, providing guidance to the team in responding to security incidents and development of standard operating procedures and security best practice. Every member of the Guard team will have responsibilities across a range of activities

The hours of work for this role will predominantly be during business hours, however, may require occasional paid work during the weekends to meet with staff. This role may involve work outside of normal hours for emergency responses.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $78,043 to midpoint $91,815 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.

**Who are we looking for? - Ma wai te mahi nei?**

**We'd like to hear from you if you are experienced with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in security or similar field is essential.
- Previous supervisory experience will be advantageous.
- Rostering and staff scheduling experience is highly advantageous.
- Proven ability to develop standard operation procedures and document security processes.
- New Zealand Certificate in Security Level 3 (desirable but not essential)
- Sound situational awareness
- Ability to identify threats and de-escalate safely
- Maintain Ministry-funded First Aid qualification
- An understanding of risk management, with the ability to undertake risk assessments and implement appropriate controls to mitigate the risk is preferred
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills
- Very confident with technology and able to quickly learn and operate different systems
- Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Maori and Maori customs and protocols would be beneficial.

**Why MFAT? - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Aorere**

**We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

**About us - Mo matou**

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

**To Apply/Interested? - Me pehea te tuku tono**

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must hold **New Zealand citizenship and have been a citizen for at least ten years.**

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

**Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.**

**Please note**:This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.