Security Officer, Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services

Security Officers – Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (Mason Clinic), Waitematā, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

• Permanent Opportunity
• Full-time roles (40 hours per week)
• Rostered Hours
• Based in Point Chevalier

Mauri Ora! Mauri Kaha!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About us:

The Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service, or the Mason Clinic as it is often known, is the largest Forensic Mental Health Service in New Zealand. We serve the four Northern Districts Health Boards including all courts in the northern region and five prisons.

The Service delivers clinical pathways support recovery, enable tāngata whai i te ora and whānau involvement and are anchored in the recognition of principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (kawanatanga, ritenga, oritenga, and mana Motuhake).

About the role

This Security Officer role provides a pivotal service in the daily running of the site so the successful applicant must be able to work with the team to provide a safe, efficient and high-quality customer-focused service. The role is non-clinical in nature with minimal patient contact, and key responsibilities include access control, CCTV monitoring, X-ray scanning, carpark and site management to prevent or minimise risk or threat to site. The role provides a visible and practical security presence while providing a flexible, high quality service to the Mason Clinic site extending care and consideration to patients, staff and visitors.

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About you

The nature of this role is partly responsive/reactive so we're looking for people who can work calmly under pressure and be able to respond to emergencies and challenging situations that will require prompt and appropriate action in a courteous and respectful manner.

Applicants should have the ability to: 

• Operate security equipment and systems effectively
• Be computer literate
• Write clear and concise reports 
• Maintain detailed and accurate records 
• Communicate effectively with excellent verbal and written skills

Applicants must also have

• At least 12 months of relevant experience
• A current full and clean driver's license
• A good level of physical fitness 

This is a team-based opportunity and the right person for this role will have a good work ethic, a calm and respectful attitude with a great sense of humour. This is not just a job it is a vocation and you will be involved in providing the best care for everyone and making a difference.

To be considered for these positions please apply directly online at: Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB20372

To know more about this role, please contact Neville Thomson on 021784390 and for more information or assistance with your application, please contact our Recruitment Consultant, Abigail Sana Matic via email.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job Number: WDHB20372

Closing date: 27 January 2026