Description Do you have security officer experience or extensive experience in the security profession? Are you a highly organised, self-motivated individual, and enjoy working within a caring team environment? Can you work under pressure to provide a high standard of service and contribute positively to a dedicated team? Krero m te tranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently looking for a Security Officer to join the Campus Safety and Security team, on a permanent, full-time basis. If you like being part of a professional team, with a focus on ensuring our people are learning and working in a safe secure environment, then come and join our whanau. The role will be responsible for supporting the Universitys core function by having a focus on people and their safety and security.

Key responsibilities: Ensuring the University environment is safe and secure. Provide customer-centric services for all University users. Maintaining a strong security for safety culture.

Responding to and managing security incidents and emergencies. Completing risk assessments, developing, and implementing robust risk mitigation plans. Providing advice, guidance, and direction to the users of the University environments, including students, staff, and visitors.

pmanawa - About you If you believe in providing a strong customer-focused service, have a high degree of empathy, ability to take the initiative, are astute, and can contribute positively to the team culture, then this is your role. You will thrive in this role with a professional manner with people, an ability to influence and manage conflict, great communication skills, and strong attention to detail. Key requirements: Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different situations.

Ability to assess risk and develop strategies to reduce risk. Being team player as well as having individual responsibilities. Previous security experience is desirable but not essential.

Computer skills in Word and Microsoft. We are looking for people who can work a 24/7 roster, are reliable, flexible with working hours, quick learning, and have a good standard of physical fitness. Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary .

Close date for vacancy: 11 June 2025. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Moss Noanoa, Team Leader, Security ( moss.noanoa@vuw.

ac.nz ). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email.

When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently. tahi.