Securing High-Profile Nationwide Sites

ICARAS Consultants was engaged by a New Zealand Government agency to assess security workforce requirements across a network of sensitive, high-profile sites nationwide. Following the implementation of enhanced physical and technical security measures, our objective was to evaluate the capability, capacity, and skill mix needed to maintain robust protective security aligned with the New Zealand Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR) framework.

We worked closely with the agency to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored recommendations to optimise their security workforce in line with upgraded systems.

Key Actions and Deliverables

  • Needs Analysis: Identified requirements and challenges specific to the agency’s high-profile sites.

  • Schematic Plan Review: Assessed technical security enhancements and their impact on workforce needs.

  • Site Visits: Conducted assessments at each facility to evaluate current and planned security upgrades and their implications for workforce requirements.

  • Security Function Review: Analysed the roles and tasks of security staff to ensure alignment with site-specific risks.

  • Individual Site Reports: Provided detailed assessments for each site, including:

    • Impact of security upgrades on workforce needs.

    • Recommendations for skill mix and staffing levels.

    • A RACI-style summary of required security functions.

    • Suggestions for optimal service providers where applicable.

  • Organisational Overview Report: Delivered aggregated insights, highlighting common themes, patterns, and opportunities for improvement across the protective security spectrum.

Impact and Expertise

This programme equipped the agency with a clear, evidence-based strategy to optimise their security workforce, ensuring resilience and effectiveness across their high-profile sites. It underscores ICARAS’s expertise in delivering tailored security solutions for sensitive, high-threat environments in both public and private sectors.

Ready to enhance security at your high-profile sites? Contact ICARAS today to discover how our expertise can strengthen your protective security framework.