Healthcare Security Officer

Healthcare Security Officer

Salary Band - $57,000 - $65,000 ($28.40 - $31.93 per hour)

Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals

• Permanent full time position
• Covering  Mornings (07:00 - 15:35), Afternoons (15:00-23:35) or Nights (23:00-07:35)
• Working a 4-on, 2-off roster pattern

A role with loads of variety - This is not your average security role!

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You will be rostered to Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals, providing support to our patients, staff and visitors so that everyone feels safe.   We are looking for the right person  to join our healthcare security team.    In this role, no two shifts will be the same - you’ll need to think on your feet, remain calm under pressure and show compassion and empathy in times of distress. Previous security experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate, and training leading to nationally recognised security qualifications will be provided.

Our primary role is ‘Healthcare’ – Looking after our patients.

Secondary to that is ‘Security’ – Keeping everyone safe.

As part of our busy security team, you will be involved in a number of different duties such as:

• routine patrols
• report writing
• welfare checks
• diffusing tense situations before they escalate
• ensuring the overall security of our people and buildings

Mōu ake | About you

You will be a peacemaker, a confident communicator and display kindness and helpfulness while remaining firm and alert. You will have experience working with people from all walks of life, be non- judgemental and have a good level of physical fitness.

You will receive excellent training, nationally recognised security qualifications, and the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive and committed team. If you are looking for a role that is busy, varied and makes a genuine difference to people we would love to hear from you!

Our Healthcare Security Officers work on a rostered basis 7 days a week, so you will need to have the flexibility to cover a variety of shifts. 

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Painga | Benefits

• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
• Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Utu whānui | Salary range

This role belongs to the Etū Multi Collective Employer Agreement,  Security Officer Scale and falls between Step 1 ($28.40 ph) and Step 4 ($31.93 ph).

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: 10 December 2024

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ All conversations will be confidential in nature.

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

For further information please contact Deb McDonald, Recruitment Advisor at Deb.McDonald@Southerndhb.govt.nz

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)