A Tauranga City Council contracted security guard was allegedly assaulted in the lakes area on Tuesday night.
Police are investigating the incident that occurred in a residential area near Penetaka Heights.
Detective Sergeant Darryl Brazier said the alleged assault occurred between 10.30pm and 10.40pm.
"The male victim received medical treatment and is now resting at home," Brazier said.
"Inquiries into the alleged assault are ongoing."
Tauranga City Council chief executive Garry Poole confirmed the security guard who had been attacked was contracted by the council and said the matter was now a police investigation.