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