At FIRST Security, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Joining our team means being part of a national, trusted security provider where your safety, wellbeing, and professional growth are our top priorities.

We recognise that our team's skills, dedication and enthusiasm are critical to our success, so in return we provide:

• a safe working environment;
• competitive pay;
• ongoing training;
• upskilling opportunities for career development.

Some key areas that support what we say:

• Industry Leader & People-Focused: We are a national, values-based, reputable security provider that puts the safety and wellbeing of our staff first. We actively support our people on the job, ensuring they have the resources, training, and guidance to succeed safely.
• Health & Safety Excellence: We are a health and safety-led business, holding ISO Accreditation in Quality Management, Health and Safety, Environment, as well as local certifications with Tōtika, and Site Wise (H&S pre-qualifications). Our commitment to safe practices is embedded in everything we do, which has informed our industry leading ACC rating.
• Professional Standards & Compliance: As part of the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), we undergo audits in line with government and protective security requirements, with a rating held at the highest level.   
• Award-Winning Team: Our dedication to excellence has been recognised through the international Outstanding Security Performance Awards, with the company receiving the Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) award four years in a row - 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, reflecting our commitment to quality and innovation in security services. Our team members have also won multiple awards during this period through the OSPA and NZSA award programmes.
• Career Stability & Growth: With our size and diverse client base, we offer job security and plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your career, as well as competitive pay rates, linked to the various segments.
• Training & Upskilling: We provide comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities to help you develop your skills, advance in your career, and feel confident in your role.
• Staff Perks and support programs: to further support our staff, we also offer the following:
  • 24 hour support: FIRST has set up a wellbeing partnership with Drake Workwise that provides free and confidential counselling for any work or personal issues, extended to family members 24 hours a day.
  • Parental Leave: in addition to government funded paid parental leave, up to 6 weeks' paid parental leave and 1 week's paid partners leave for all permanent employees.
  • Employee Benefits: we also have a great Staff benefits programme that includes discounted shopping, fuel, in-store discounts, free eye tests, tax & legal advice, health, travel, insurance and much more!