Security Guard

• Make a meaningful impact by enhancing MFAT's security posture
• Supervise staff, to ensure compliance with security protocols
• Wellington based - permanent

(Full Time) - Weekday, 7.5 hours per day, between 6.30am and 3:30pm (option to pick up additional weekend shifts by mutual agreement as required)

(Part Time) - Weekend, 8 hours per day, between 8.30am and 5.30pm (option to pick up additional weekday and night shifts by mutual agreement as required)

Key role to ensure secure office areas in line with Ministry policy and standard operating procedures.  

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

The Security Guard provides a key service to the Ministry. This role delivers first line security services to keep our people and information safe wherever we are in the world. Every member of the Guard team will have responsibilities across a range of activities including ensuring our site is secure, monitoring of CCTV, responding to alarms, security breach checks, supervising uncleared staff, suppliers and contractors and engagement with Ministry staff.

This role operates in a team and shares responsibilities with others in the unit. Whilst the hours of the role are regular, this role has the option to conduct additional shift work, which may include weekends and night shifts from time to time. Employment agreements specify the hours of work, times of day or days of work required for each staff member.

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

The full salary range for this role is $58,924 to $75,292 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The midpoint is $65,471 We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.  

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We'd like to hear from you if have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in security is highly advantageous but not necessary
• New Zealand Certificate in Security Level 3 (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to identify threats and de-escalate safely
• Maintain Ministry-funded first aid qualification
• Very confident with technology and able to quickly learn and operate different systems
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Confident with internal customers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion and an ethical approach
• Demonstrates the drive and ability to improve own capability, including self-awareness and self-improvement focus Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.   

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū 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.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

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 pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email:

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.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.

Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: 

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 Friday, 31 October 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.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be 'posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.