Security Trainer, Security Services

• Fantastic team culture built on supportive values
• Full time Monday to Friday| Middlemore Hospital

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 the Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Trainer to provide leadership, coordination and delivery of high-quality security training and capability development across Counties Manukau District.

The Security Trainer will be responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating training programmes that ensure our security workforce is competent, confident and aligned with best practice. This includes supporting compliance with national standards, promoting a safe environment for staff and patients, and embedding a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The role also contributes to organisational resilience by strengthening preparedness, supporting emergency response capability, and promoting safe and effective security practices across our services.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced learning and training professional with a strong background in instructional design, learning development and delivery, ideally within a security-related environment.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of learning programmes, including competency-based and blended learning approaches.
• Experience delivering training and applying NZQA requirements across quality systems, learning processes, training delivery and funding.
• Proven experience as a confident and competent facilitator who can deliver high-quality blended learning programmes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, self-start and operate within programme management guidelines.
• Experience working with diverse communities and a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• The ability to build and maintain strong internal and external networks to support successful outcomes.

A background in security training, policing, corrections, emergency services, defence, healthcare security, or a similar operational environment will be highly regarded. Strong knowledge of healthcare security practices, experience applying the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) de-escalation framework, and an understanding of violence prevention, personal safety, and Keep People Safe programmes will be advantageous.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply:

To apply all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. To view the position description please “click here” or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu at Tangi.Namulauulu@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Closing Date: 1st September 2026