Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas.
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for an additional Safety and Security Officer to join the team on a full-time and permanent basis. The security shifts are 12 hours in length operating across a 24/7 rotating shift roster, with shifts commencing at 0700 or 1900hrs daily. Security personnel work a frequent 4-on-and-4-off shift pattern. Candidates must therefore have the availability to work across a Monday to Sunday shift pattern, with both day and night shifts.
Reliability is key in this role. Security staff spend a large portion of time manning a high-spec operations control room, in addition to undertaking patrols throughout the Museum, often assisting members of the public within our cultural organisation. The team is looking for a dedicated individual with a positive work ethic, someone who is committed, enjoys teamwork and offers strong time management skills.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this full-time role you will ideally offer:
Proven competence in the operation of access, security, surveillance and surveillance analytics systems and software, radio and phone operations
Demonstrated computer skills – proven competence on Microsoft Office and Windows 365 applications, Outlook and Explorer is essential. In addition, previous Integriti Access & Security Control Systems, IndigoVision surveillance systems software and analytics, Fire & Environmental Monitoring Control Systems usage and knowledge is a strong advantage.
A National Certificate of Competency in Security Operations Levels II, III and IV, or an equivalent recognised qualification is preferred, but not essential
Reliable transportation or the ability to regularly attend 0700 or 1900 shift starts
An approachable manner and patience; being helpful and pleasant, a good listener and tolerant of people and processes
A reasonable level of fitness consistent with the physical demands of the job
Self-motivation and the demonstrated ability to work sole charge on occasions, as well as effectively in a close-knit and fast-paced team
A current First Aid Certificate or the ability to successfully pass this course
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Starting salary guide: $59,963 per annum. Please review the full position description here.
Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
