Destinations Group Security Manager

At Hamilton City Council, our purpose is to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. To fulfil our purpose, we need to become the leading community-focused Council, so that Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This role is part of the Destinations group. This group deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations – Hamilton Gardens, Te Taonga Whare o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, and H3 venues (Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park).

This is an opportunity to have a city-wide impact, working at the heart of some of Hamilton’s most vibrant public spaces and major event venues!

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

As the Destinations Group Security Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the security, culture and capability across all Destination venues. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, operational support, and strategic influence, helping to ensure our venues, people, and visitors remain safe, informed, and well-prepared.

You will provide expert guidance, shape consistent security practices, and lead improvements in incident response, risk mitigation, organisational readiness, and overall security performance across our diverse and dynamic environment.

What we’ll count on you for:

• Strengthen group-wide security capability through consistent standards, efficient practices, and improved information sharing.
• Enhance organisational readiness by monitoring risks, trends and emerging security issues locally and globally.
• Build a proactive, informed security culture through effective training, communication and shared learning.
• Lead and support incident management, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Provide expert advice on security planning for events—especially high-risk or high-attendance activities.
• Lead and coordinate drills, exercises, and training programmes to improve preparedness.
• Review, develop and embed robust security processes across venues.
• Identify vulnerabilities and lead or advise on security improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison with HCC departments, Police, City Safe, contractors and external partners.
• Manage the Destinations portion of the HCC security contract, ensuring quality, performance, and value.
• Support wider health, safety and wellbeing initiatives to contribute to a safe workplace for all.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $100k dependent on skills and experience.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• 5+ years in security leadership or management roles with additional years of operational experience.
• Experience across venues, events, or crowded places.
• A minimum Level 4 tertiary qualification in security, business, or H&S (e.g., NZ Certificate in Security).
• Strong working knowledge of NZ security standards, legislation, PSR Framework, and the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Demonstrated experience in risk/threat assessments, incident management (CIMS ideal), and investigations.
• Competence in modern security technologies and systems.
• Proven ability to lead security projects, improvements, and complex operational initiatives.
• Leadership that fosters a positive, safety and security‑focused culture.
• Calm, strategic decision‑making under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration across a variety of stakeholders.
• Analytical judgement and business acumen.
• Self‑awareness, professionalism, and a drive for continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and maintain momentum in a dynamic environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work with passionate teams, and have the chance to directly influence community wellbeing and security in one of New Zealand’s fastest‑growing cities.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the position description.
• Click apply
• Complete the application process which will include answering specific questions related to your submission

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

If you’re a proactive, influential and experienced security leader who thrives in dynamic environments and cares about community safety, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close on the: 22/02/2026

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.