Southland Security Supervisor

Invercargill - New Zealand

Hourly Salary: $ 31 - 34

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Southland Hospital covering the Southland Region
Permanent Fulltime
Supporting our security team in keeping the hospital its staff patients and visitors safe
A supportive environment with an emphasis on career development
$31.96 - $34.93 per hour depending on experience

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

This is a healthcare role and the safety wellbeing and security of our patients and staff is our top priority.

Our security services play a key role in keeping people and we have an opportunity for an experienced security professional to step into the role of Security Supervisor for Southland.

As the Supervisor youll be responsible for a team of people that look after our patients our visitors and our staff. Youll carry out routine patrols write reports diffuse tense situations and mentor the team. Youll be a peacemaker a confident communicator and display kindness and helpfulness in everything you do. You will need to be non-judgemental and have a good level of physical fitness.

Our security team are the people that keep the hospital safe.
Our primary role is Healthcare - Looking after our patients.
Secondary to that is Security - Keeping everyone safe.

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About the Team/Service/ Location
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About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

National Certificate in Security Level 3
Great communication skills and the ability to de-escalate volatile situations
Previous supervisory experience would be a plus but isnt a deal breaker
Previous experience in a healthcare environment would be a big help
Most importantly a positive can-do attitude

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 2 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Deborah McDonald

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Required Experience:

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Southland Hospital covering the Southland Region Permanent Fulltime Supporting our security team in keeping the hospital its staff patients and visitors safe A supportive environment with an emphasis on career development $31.96 - $34.93 per hour depending on experienceHealth New Zealand Te W...