Regional Security Manager- Lower North | Wellington Region

Job Description

Regional Security Manager- Lower North Region

 Permanent- Full Time

Te Whiwhinga Mahi/The Opportunity

 The Ministry of Justice Health, Safety and Security Rōpu are seeking an experienced people leader for the position Regional Security Manger Lower North Region.  Reporting to the Director National Security Operations this role will manage the day-to-day Ministry of Justice court security operations of the Lower North region teams.    

We are seeking someone with experience in managing security teams in an operational environment, experience in managing high risk and complex security operations, managing geographically dispersed teams and commitment to embedding Mātauranga Māori into your day-to-day mahi.  The successful candidate will need to reside in the Lower North area. 

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

• Relevant security qualifications such as the national certificate in security or the equivalent knowledge, skills, and work experience in a security environment.
• Applied knowledge of the Protective Security requirements and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is desirable but not essential
• A full current NZ drivers' licence is essential
• Has the ability to gain a national Secret level security clearance
• A New Zealand citizen/ resident

Ko wai mātou/Who we are

Here at Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The Health, Safety and Security Rōpu are nearly 400 kaimahi strong, spread all over the motu.  We are a fun team with the responsibility of keeping the courts safe for all people.  Mātauranga Māori is embedded in all our mahi and we continue to grow and develop our skills in this area. We work hard every day to ensure all that work in or come into our sites and the courts across Aotearoa are kept as safe and well as possible.  Most times, this means we are operating in high pressure environments, mitigating significant risk in a reactive space, whilst trying to plan and drive more proactive accountability for health, safety, and security across Te Tāhū.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $107,540 to $150,211. Appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Expressions of interest should include your CV and a brief one-page letter highlighting your experience and skills in:

1. Managing staff in an operational environment
2. Managing complex and challenging operations
3. Managing geographically dispersed teams
4. Managing people performance

Applications close on 2 October 2023; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz