Safety & Security Manager

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University. It employs over 6,000 academic and professional staff to support over 42,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers. 

Our significant Property Portfolio represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, support the student experience as well as our partnerships and engagement. 

Security Services forms a vital part of the Property Services team and has a direct influence on providing a safe and secure environment for the University community to minimise the risk of harm to staff, students and visitors and damage to University property.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Safety & Security Manager to join our Property Services team. Reporting to the Facilities Manager – Security Services, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures, utilising your analytical skills and forward-thinking approach to guide both clients and your team. You will implement plans and monitor operations to ensure that all standards are met.

This role allows the successful candidate to leverage their past experiences and demonstrate their ability to thrive in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment. You will use your management practices to mitigate risks, resolve incidents, and ensure the safety and security of the University of Auckland’s people, visitors, and assets.

As the University’s Safety and Security Manager, you will face dynamic challenges that few other positions can offer, including managing large-scale campus events that require meticulous risk planning and management. You will lead both the University’s in-house and contracted security teams to provide a unified, cohesive, and effective response group.

This is a rewarding and thought-provoking career opportunity with one of Auckland’s most diverse employers. For more information, please see the Position Description.

About You | He kōrero mōu

As an experienced leader, you will demonstrate a high-level ability to influence and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. This role allows you to utilise your highly developed written and verbal communication skills, build relationships at all levels across the organization, and be recognized as a credible and influential manager.

Your ability to achieve goals effectively, combined with previous staff management experience, sound professional judgment, and decision-making skills, will be fundamental to your success in this highly visible position.

Additionally, your expertise in supporting and managing crises and emergency response programs will be key to your success.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.

We proudly provide an environment that will enable you and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks of annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
• Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
• A generous and inclusive parental leave policy.

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday 6th April and include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Josh Chapman – [email protected]. Please note, we do not accept direct email applications. 

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz