Security Guard

This is Us

We’re PAE.  We’re one of the largest providers of Facilities Management services in the country with a customer-centric vision based around Keeping your world working and moving.

It’s a vision we care deeply about because it’s about our customers and making sure that we support them to keep doing the important work they do.  Whether it’s the New Zealand Defence Force, one of our hospitality or retail clients or our support of Antarctic operations, our teams are busy in the background making sure our clients’ worlds never stop.

What we’re looking for

An enthusiastic, team player with excellent customer service skills, and either Security Guard experience or relevant experience working within a security environment with a drive and ambition to become a fully qualified and competent Security Guard.

By joining our Security Guard team working at Waiouru Military Camp, you will gain vast experience within a security role, as well as gaining knowledge and experience working on New Zealand Defence Force site.

You will keep our customer's site safe and secure by:

  • Controlling entry points and exit points.
  • Checking IDs and issuing temporary passes.
  • Completing walking and vehicle roving patrols.
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Monitoring military facilities on a 24-hour basis.
  • Following guidelines or protocols set by PAE and NZDF.
  • Maintaining a register of incidents and completing incident reports.
  • Following the correct procedure for any breaches of security.



To be successful you will have:

  • A current Certificate of Approval (COA) [or ability to obtain]
  • NZ Certificate in Security Level 3, or relevant experience.
  • Current Full Drivers Licence.
  • Be available / flexible to cover shifts outside of regular patterns if required.
  • Ability to work on a shift roster.
  • Good level of fitness to complete the physical elements of the work.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A confident communicator, both written and verbal.

What we can offer you:

  • Full uniform, wet weather, and warm weather clothing.
  • Long-term or short-term rental accommodation options on site if required.
  • Free access to our on-site gym and swimming pool.
  • A supportive team environment. 

The work roster for this role is a 4 day on 4 day off rotating roster, with a minimum of 84 hours each fortnight worked Monday to Sunday as either a 12 hour day shift or a 12 hour night shift.

We will be reviewing applications as we received them.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an NZ Defence Force Security Clearance which is required to be obtained and maintained throughout employment, as well as a pre-employment medical and drug test.

Vacancy Description - PAE JD NZDF Waiouru - Security Guard MASTER (3).pdf (432 kB)
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