• Lead a critical Christchurch operation for a nationally recognised security brand.
• Management role with real autonomy and operational influence.
• Leverage your Canterbury network to build strong customer relationships.
• Fast-paced, people-led role where decision-making matters.
• Drive service excellence, compliance, and operational performance.
• Join a stable, values-driven organisation with national scale.

With a strong national footprint and a reputation built on professionalism, reliability, and compliance, Armourguard plays a critical role in protecting people, property, and assets nationwide.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and manage operational security services in Christchurch, and the territory includes Timaru and the West Coast.

This is a senior, hands-on management role in a fast-paced, people-intensive environment where service reliability, customer confidence, and operational discipline are critical.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead day-to-day security operations, ensuring teams are performing at their best and sites are fully staffed and compliant. You will drive Health & Safety initiatives, resolve operational issues, and deliver exceptional service to clients while managing resources efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage supervisors and operational teams across Christchurch.
• Ensure sites are fully manned, rostered, and compliant.
• Drive Health & Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients and local stakeholders.
• Oversee operational budgets, resources, and reporting.

What We Are Looking For:

You are a commercially minded operational manager with deep local knowledge of Christchurch/Canterbury and a strong network of business and stakeholder relationships. You thrive in rostered or 24/7 operations, putting customers first while leading teams confidently and managing performance effectively. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, calm problem-solving under pressure, and solid computer skills.

Key Attributes:

• Proven experience in managing operational teams and 24/7 rostered services.
• Strong customer-focus with excellent relationship and issue-resolution skills.
• Confident people leadership with performance management capability.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach under pressure.
• Strong local knowledge of the Christchurch / Canterbury market
• An established network of local business and stakeholder relationships
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Security industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

Requirements

• Current NZ Driver Licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Licence (COA)
• Full vetting clearance
• First Aid Certificate (preferred)

Lead the operations for this high-profile Canterbury branch where local relationships, customer trust, and operational excellence truly matter.

Applications Process:

Please note that TalentNow! is facilitating this recruitment through our ScreenLite service, where we assess the initial application and pass on the CVs and cover letters of qualified candidates directly to Armourguard, who will then conduct the full interview and evaluation process. We only undertake the initial brief pre-qualification discussion, rather than the full process. So please make your submission Armourguard-ready!

Please submit your application by clicking on Apply and attaching a CV and cover letter (both in Word) outlining why you are the best person for this role.

Feel free to reach out to Amanda Scott, Consulting Director, on 021-784483 for an initial discussion. During the holiday period, feel free to send an email to amanda.scott@talentnow.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE:

Please ensure you meet the above criteria, as those who are not in NZ nor have NZ experience will not be considered. Candidates will be carefully screened and must meet all probity requirements aligned to Armourguard protocols.

Apply now. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Applications close Friday, 16^th January 2026.