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Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.

Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas

Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland’s identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections and the employees and volunteers who tell the Museum’s stories. We are Auckland’s home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.

The role of the Safety & Security Officer is a highly responsible position protecting the museums’ artefacts, staff, visitors and building. This role ensures the safety of the museum and requires the provision of excellent service to the Museum’s customers.

To be successful in this role, you will offer:

  • National Certificate in Security Levels II, III and IV or equivalent recognised qualification/s.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant compliance laws related to the Museum, safety and security and a strong desire to educate oneself in the safety and security profession.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a sole charge person and as part of a fast-paced team.
  • Proven effective communication skills, both written, verbal and comprehension.
  • Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to think laterally and creatively with high levels of situational awareness, to make sound informed decisions on the run.
  • Ability to establish effective personal and working relationships and contribute in a skilled collaborative and cohesive team.
  • High level of commitment to the Museum, its staff and the needs of the public.
  • A reasonable level of fitness consistent with the physical demands of the job.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the Treaty of Waitangi as it relates to the Museum environment.
  • An approachable manner, with demonstrated appetite for positive work ethics, honesty, integrity, and reliability.
  • A full and current drivers licence.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies.

We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.

He Oranga Tangata ka ao

Enriching lives: Inspiring discoveries

To apply for this job, please click Apply Now or go to our job site and enter the job code 15350AC2.