Site Security Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Transpower Full time
Nationally critical environments - five offices and 182 substations

  • Take accountability for operational performance of physical security services
  • Maintain availability/accuracy of physical access control systems and data
  • Bring your expertise and _practical experience in developing and implementing physical security designs to our unique context and setting_
Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid.

At the very heart of the energy sector, we transport electricity from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution companies who deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide.


Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

Convergence of Information Technology (IT) systems used for data centric computing with operational technology (OT) systems used to monitor events, processes and devices, will continue and accelerate into the future - so maintenance and continuous improvement of our cyber, physical and personnel security landscape is essential.


About the team


The Security Services team at Transpower, is responsible for a range of services that include cybersecurity; personnel security domain management across physical offices and substations; ensuring Transpower's identities and systems are world-class, accurate, effective, and efficiently managed; providing risk and assurance services to the Information Services and Technology Division; and managing physical access and site security.


About the role


Our context and wider environment are unique, and this presents a great opportunity for a Site Security Manager to lead and take accountability for maintaining the effectiveness of Transpower's physical access controls and the availability/accuracy of systems/data that forms the foundation of physical security deployed within and integrated with the Transpower environment.


You'll be accountable for the operational performance of physical security services (across our five offices and 182 substations), systems and processes across Transpower.

You'll also maintain fit for purpose physical access control function and data through combining technical leadership, contract management, influencing skills and hands-on administration across multiple systems and environments.

A hands-on role you'll carry out information maintenance, monitoring, and assurance activities both directly and indirectly through contractors.

What will you bring?


You'll ideally have a qualification such as New Zealand Certificate in Security, Electronic Security and/or Physical Security Professional (PSP) or equivalent experience in physical security and access systems at the appropriate depth.


To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience within the physical access and security domain with extensive knowledge of physical access management practices and technologies
  • 10+ years of experience in contract management
  • Knowledge of and practical experience in developing and implementing physical security designs
  • Proven experience developing comprehensive physical security roadmaps across security domains
  • Detailed experience with Gallagher access and monitoring systems
  • Understanding of CEPTD and the CEPTD principles

Join us at Transpower
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver.


With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.

Wellbeing is supported with a range of employee health and wellness benefits - check them out at

Next Steps

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Job Details:

  • Position Description
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Posted on
10 May 2024- Closes on

24 May :55- Location(s)

Wellington- Expertise
Information Services & Technology (IST)- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Permanent Full Time

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