Guard Supervisor

• MFAT is seeking a confident and experienced Guard Supervisor to provide oversight and guidance to our dedicated security team
• Guide the guard team with professionalism and ensure adherence to security best practices
• Wellington based – permanent role

Step into a leadership role where your expertise in security makes a real difference!

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

The Guard Supervisor provides a key service to the Ministry. This role ensures the delivery of first line security services to keep our people and information safe at our Head Office in Wellington. The Guard Supervisor manages the day-to-day operations and management of the Security Guard team, including roster management, providing guidance to the team in responding to security incidents and development of standard operating procedures and security best practice. Every member of the Guard team will have responsibilities across a range of activities

The hours of work for this role will predominantly be during business hours, however, may require occasional paid work during the weekends to meet with staff. This role may involve work outside of normal hours for emergency responses.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $78,043 to midpoint $91,815 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.  

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if you are experienced with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in security or similar field is essential.
• Previous supervisory experience will be advantageous.
• Rostering and staff scheduling experience is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop standard operation procedures and document security processes.
• New Zealand Certificate in Security Level 3 (desirable but not essential)
• Sound situational awareness
• Ability to identify threats and de-escalate safely
• Maintain Ministry-funded First Aid qualification
• An understanding of risk management, with the ability to undertake risk assessments and implement appropriate controls to mitigate the risk is preferred
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Very confident with technology and able to quickly learn and operate different systems
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.   

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please call/email: hugh.taylor@mfat.govt.nz

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must hold New Zealand citizenship and have been a citizen for at least ten years.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. 

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.