Security Officer | Kaiwhakamaru Pāremata

A career at New Zealand Parliament as a Security Officer could be for you! And the best part is you dont have to have security industry experience if you have the right attitude we can teach you all the skills you need!

Te tīma The team:

Our Parliamentary Security Officers are the friendly faces welcoming you onto the Parliamentary Precinct and play an integral role within Parliament. Our Security Group is collectively responsible for providing 24 hours per day 7 days per week security services to members of Parliament staff contractors stakeholders visitors and customers who work within and visit New Zealands Parliament. The Security Group strive to be known for their professionalism and to make Parliament an open accessible efficient safe and secure place.

Mō te tūnga About the role:

We have positions available in our Monday - Friday team so no weekend work!

In this role youll be tasked with providing pro-active customer and security services to the Parliamentary Precincts and to Members of Parliament and staff working in our communities. You will be well known for excellent communication skills and have the resilience and ability to adapt to different situations and scenarios - no two days are ever the same in this environment!

This is a physically active role that is suited to someone with sound judgement and a well-balanced approach as you will be responding to incidents emergency situations protests and events.

This is a full-time role working Monday Friday 40hrs per week. You will work 8hr shifts between the hours of 7am 11pm.

Please note: To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at SECRET level. Click here to check your eligibility.

Tō kete What you will bring to the role:

• A genuine passion for providing excellent customer service and a can-do attitude.
• An enthusiastic attitude toward learning new and exciting skills.
• The ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a calm and collected manner when under pressure.
• Strong time-management organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to meet specialised training standards which includes a physical capability test to carry out the requirements of the role.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou Whats in it for you

• We want you to succeed here so youll be joining a supportive and empowering team who provide thorough one on one training in the role.
• Be part a high performing group who is well known in the business for their exceptional customer service.
• Work in an exciting and ever-changing environment where you are in the heart of democracy and a part of the action at Parliament.
• We offer a range of benefits including study assistance 5 weeks annual leave.

The appointing base salary for this role is $63140 per annum (remuneration band extends beyond the appointing salary to account for tenure progression).

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

We want your application experience to suit you. You can apply for the Security Officer role in the way that best showcases your skills and personality-either by submitting a traditional CV/Cover Letter or by creating a video application.

• Option 1: Submit Your CV

Click the Im Interested button to upload your CV along with any supporting documents. Your CV should highlight your relevant experience skills and intertest in this position. This option is ideal if you prefer a classic approach to presenting your background and qualifications.

• Option 2: Video Application

If youd like to introduce yourself in a more personal and dynamic way you can submit a video application. This allows you to demonstrate your communication skills confidence and motivation directly to us. Video applications help us get a better sense of who you are beyond the written word. Please click Im Interested and follow the prompts for a video will see a link to create your video.

We encourage you to choose the method that feels most comfortable and effective for you. Both options will be given equal consideration.

Important Details:

Please note: The Seek advert will close at 12pm due to default settings; however if you visit Careers at Parliament the advert will remain open until midnight (12am) on the specified closing date.

Applications close at midnight 19th February 2026.

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero please email

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.

If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies currently. Unsolicited CVs received without written confirmation of acceptance from Parliaments talent team will not be received and Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.