Description
Summary:
FIRST Security is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Supervisor to lead a team of security professionals, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and a culture of safety.
Highlights:
1. Trusted leadership role in a respected NZ company
2. Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
3. Ongoing training and professional growth
Operations Supervisor - Invercargill
At FIRST Security, we’re proud to be New Zealand’s trusted leader in integrated security services. Our people are at the heart of what we do – delivering protection with professionalism, integrity, and service excellence.
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Supervisor to join our Whakatāne branch. This is a key leadership role, responsible for team performance, workforce planning, and day-to-day operational delivery.
About the Role
Reporting to the Branch Manager, you’ll lead a team of security professionals, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You'll oversee rostering, training, incident response, and quality assurance while maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Lead and support team performance and development
*Manage rosters, recruitment, onboarding, and training
*Drive high standards of service delivery and safety
*Monitor financial and operational performance
*Handle escalations and ensure compliance with policies and legislation
*Identify and implement process improvements
What You’ll Bring
*Proven experience leading teams in operational environments
*Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
*Strong initiative, flexibility, and ethics
*Familiarity with workforce planning and service delivery KPIs
*A current NZ Certificate of Approval (COA), or eligibility to obtain one
*3+ years in an operations or supervisory role
What We Offer
*A trusted leadership role in a respected NZ company
*Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
*Competitive pay and benefits
*Ongoing training and professional growth
If you’re a capable leader ready to drive service excellence and team success, apply now!