Salary Band - $57,000 - $65,000 ($28.40 - $31.93 per hour) Dunedin and Wakari Hospitals Permanent full time positionCovering Mornings (07:00 - 15:35), Afternoons (15:00-23:35) or Nights (23:00-07:35)Working a 4-on, 2-off roster patternA role with loads of variety - This is not your average security role!
Mo te turanga | 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 patrolsdiffusing tense situations before they escalateensuring the overall security of our people and buildingsYou 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.
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offersAccess 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.
Utu whanui | Salary range This role belongs to the Etu Multi Collective Employer Agreement, Security Officer Scale and falls between Step 1 ($28.40 ph) and Step 4 ($31.93 ph).
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. In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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