Job Description

A career at New Zealand Parliament as a Security Officer could be for you! And the best part is, you don’t 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 team 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 Zealand's 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 teams, so no weekend work!

In this role, you'll 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 and mentally demanding role that requires sound judgement, resilience and professionalism. You may be required to respond to incidents, emergency situations, protests, security events and challenging behaviour, often in dynamic or high-pressure environments where clear decision-making and effective communication are essential.

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.
• Demonstrated resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Sound judgement and confidence making decisions in dynamic situations.
• A willingness and ability to successfully complete and maintain specialist operational security training.
• A level of physical capability that enables you to safely undertake training and operational requirements of the role.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

• We want you to succeed here, so you'll 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 $66, 681 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 'I’m 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 you’d 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 ‘I’m Interested’ and follow the link for video application.

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, Friday 6th November 2026.

All applications must be submitted online. If this is not possible, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please email Jodie.Taylor@parliament.govt.nz

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.