Healthcare Security Officer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Southland Hospital
- $29.25 - $32.92 per hour
- Permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTE)
- Hospital environment offering great variety in your workday
- Covering afternoons 4pm - midnight
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
A role with loads of variety - this is not your average security role.
Reporting to the Security Service Manager, no two shifts in this role 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.
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 security 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.
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
For more information on living and working in Southland click here.
Working at 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 Thursday, 19 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah McDonald at deborah.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern |
| Location: | Southland |
| Position type: | Permanent Full time |
| Category: | Facilities/Asset Management |
| Date listed: | 05-Feb-2026 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 19-Feb-2026 |
| Reference: | HNZN02971 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | https://www.southernhealth.nz |
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