Security Officer - Te Whare Awhiora - Ward 11

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The remuneration range for this role is $50,064 - $59,827 and is covered by the collective agreement: E tū DHB MECA 15 December FINAL FINAL.pdf

Position Description | Security Officer, Te Whare Awhiora

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is currently recruiting a Security Officer to assist in the smooth running of the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit – Te Whare Awhiora.

The role exists to provide an effective and safe service for staff, patients and their families. 

Moū - About you

Ideal candidates will:

·        have good communication skills

·        have a full clean New Zealand drivers licence

·        be physically fit.

·        be available from 11am – 7.30pm Monday to Friday, or as negotiated.

In addition, a valid Security ticket and an understanding and respect for patient confidentiality is essential.

All applicants will be subject to a police screen.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.  

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete an application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.