The New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) is the largest industry representative body for the security industry in New Zealand and represents over 85% of the industry by revenue. Its voluntary members include security providers ranging from large multi-nationals to sole traders and also includes individuals and companies who are not direct providers of security services but have an interest in the industry.
The stated objective of the New Zealand Security Association is to do all things necessary and lawful to ensure there is always available to the New Zealand public, a security industry comprising of persons and firms who are fit and proper. The New Zealand Security Association is committed to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct at all times.
The NZSA represents and includes membership from the following sectors:
- IT Security
- Private Investigators
- Manned guarding
- Consultants
- Document destruction
- Document management
- Insurance industry
- Training providers
- Locksmiths
- Crowd control
- Door supervisors
- Electronic Security
- Alarm monitoring
- Cash collection
- Banks
- Clients
- Equipment manufacturers
- Physical security providers
- Government departments
- Information technology
- Security wholesalers
- Service industry
- Fire protection
Incorporation
The New Zealand Security Association was formed on the 4th day of October 1972 according to the incorporated societies Act 1908 and the NZSA Rules and By-laws are written to comply with this act.
Mission Statement
“To lead and advocate for a professional security industry.”
Vision
Support and promote a thriving security industry in New Zealand that:
– Operates professionally and ethically
– Is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its workforce
– Promotes best practice and continuous improvement
– Provides opportunity and professional development
– Evolves with the needs of its stakeholders
– Is united in helping to create safer communities
Purpose
To serve Association members and to recognise the interests of secondary stakeholders.
Stakeholders
Primary: NZSA Members
Secondary: Clients and employees of NZSA Members
New Zealand Police
Government Agencies
New Zealand community.
Strategic Focus
– Promoting viable career pathways within the industry
– Ensuring industry training is fit for purpose and meets industry needs
– Shaping and improving industry best practice through standards, codes of practice and industry
guidelines
– Advocacy and education for continuous improvement, licensing adherence and
awareness of security’s importance to the wider community.
