Security Administrator
Location: Ratonga Rua o Porirua Campus, Porirua
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Administrator to join our Forensic Inpatient Unit on a permanent basis in Porirua. Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dedicated forensic mental health team
- Contribute to a meaningful and impactful service
- Enjoy a supportive team culture
- Secure a permanent role in a respected health organisation
In this key role, you will provide security and administrative support to the Team Leader and multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the service. Your work will contribute directly to achieving the team’s goals and delivering high-quality care within a secure environment.
This full-time position is based on a Monday to Friday schedule, with working hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
The salary band for this role is $67,943 - $77,141, depending on experience.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Central Regional Forensic Mental Health Service provides acute inpatient services across two specialist units:
- Purehurehu – a 15-bed male only unit
- Rangipapa – a 13-bed mixed gender unit
Attached to Rangipapa is Pukeko House, a four-bed rehabilitation and recovery step down facility. Pukeko House supports tangata whaiora/service users as they transition within the inpatient forensic system, focusing on recovery, independence and reintegration.
About you
You will be someone who:
- Has strong organisational and administrative skills
- Demonstrates sound judgement and a commitment to safety
- Communicates effectively with a wide range of people
- Can manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Brings a proactive and supportive approach to teamwork
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 18th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz).
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: SS104-26
Location: Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua
Closing Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026