Security Reviews for a Crown Entity
ICARAS Consultants conducted a comprehensive Protective Security Review programme for a New Zealand Crown entity across multiple sites. The programme was designed to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), which mandates reasonable measures to protect staff, clients, and the public from risks associated with organisational activities. It also aligned with the New Zealand Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR) framework and addressed findings from the WorkSafe New Zealand v Ministry of Social Development court judgment.
Our objective was to enhance the organisation’s understanding of its security and safety risks, supporting its duty of care to employees, clients, and visitors. We delivered tailored insights to strengthen their protective security posture through a risk-based approach.
Key Actions and Deliverables
Organisational Overview Report: Provided a strategic assessment of the entity’s protective security posture, highlighting common themes and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Individual Site Reports: Evaluated the effectiveness of existing security measures at each location, addressing staff concerns and identifying vulnerabilities. Reports included site-specific recommendations to mitigate risks to an acceptable level.
Threat and Vulnerability Assessment: Analysed the general and site-specific threat environments, reviewing mitigation measures against core security functions.
Recommendations for Enhancement: Proposed improvements to physical security measures and procedures, including steady-state and contingency planning for heightened threat periods.
Our methodology adapted best-practice security risk management, ensuring a thorough assessment of threats, vulnerabilities, and existing controls to deliver actionable, site-specific recommendations.
Impact and Expertise
This programme empowered the Crown entity with a clear understanding of their security risks and practical steps to enhance safety and compliance. It demonstrates ICARAS’s expertise in delivering tailored security reviews that align with regulatory requirements and organisational needs across public and private sectors.
Ready to elevate your organisation’s security and safety? Contact ICARAS today to learn how our Protective Security Review programmes can support your compliance and risk management goals.