Job Description

• Join the Security team at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

• Meaningful role ensuring our city is safe

• Fixed Term Contract start ASAP until approx. July 2027 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity  

We are looking for a motivated, detail-focused Control Room Operator to join our Safety and Security team. In this role, you will work closely with the Shift Supervisor to monitor and operate CCTV, access control, and alarm systems, ensuring the safety and security of people, venues, and assets. You will follow procedures and best practices while responding calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

Please click  HERE to access the full position description. 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You will be highly motivated with strong observation and problem-solving skills. You have a strong understanding of security principles, best practices, and procedures. Familiarity with various security systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems. You will enjoy working as part of a wider team of security personnel with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct. 

In addition: 

You will need to either hold a Certificate of Approval (COA) and/or an NZQA National Certificate in Security (Level 3) or are you willing and able to obtain them if appointed. The cost for this will be re- imbursed to you when hired. (Please only enrol for this if you have been confirmed as the selected candidate after discussions with the hiring manager). 

This role may require work outside normal business hours, so you will need to have reliable transport and be comfortable working shifts.

If hired, you will need to: 

• Have the right to work in New Zealand already

• Have 2 positive past references

• Have a clear MOJ (Ministry of Justice) check

• Pass a drug and alcohol test 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer  

The salary for this role is between NZ $57,000 and NZ $78,000 based on skillset and experience. (Band D) 

We also have an ever changing and growing range of council and partnership benefits, as snapshot of which you can find here:  Benefits

Tono mo te mahi / To Apply 

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role and how your past experience and current skillset meet the requirements.

• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date.

• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be progressing through the recruitment process as quickly as possible. This advert will be removed as soon as we have identified the preferred candidate. If the advert is posted it is still open and available, no need to check.

If after reading the advert and PD you have any questions, please contact  gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz  

Any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, which will be determined based on the requirements of the role and may include (but are not limited to) reference checks, police vetting, and verification of qualifications, licences, and work eligibility.In addition, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. 

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.