Security Monitoring Officer

• Looking to progress your career in security
• Fixed Term until June 2026, 12 hour shifts - 4 days on 4 days off
• Mangakotukutuku (Glenview, Hamilton)

About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values. 

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.  In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:

• Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
• Free car parking.

About this role

TWoA’s security communications centre is based at the Mangakotukutuku campus (Glenview, Hamilton) and manages security throughout Aotearoa to ensure the wellbeing of our people.

These roles are roasted shifts alternating day and night 7-7 shifts, 4 days on 4 days off within a friendly and welcoming team environment.

The primary purpose of the Security Monitoring Officer is to monitor TWoA property and the well-being of people by:

• Monitoring and operating security systems.
• Dealing with security related issues
• Managing nationwide staff enquiries via phone and email
• Communicating in a clear and timely manner
• Resolving issues that arise
• Sole operation/responsibility

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

Adaptable

• Approachable and customer focused
• Can de-escalate and resolve conflict
• Goes above and beyond to seek information
• Can establish credibility and build strong relationships
• Has some experience within the security field
• Level 2 & 3 security certificate of approval
• Computer illiterate – MS suites
• Good communication – written and verbal

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals?  Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz