Security Guards & Patrols
Static guarding, mobile patrols, or alarm response, matched to a provider whose guards hold a current Certificate of Approval.
Security guarding in New Zealand is a licensed activity. Anyone working as a security guard needs a Certificate of Approval issued under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010, and the company employing them needs its own licence. It's worth asking directly whether a provider's guards are licensed and vetted, because the paperwork exists precisely so you don't have to take it on faith.
Beyond the licensing, the actual service varies a lot by site. A retail store during trading hours needs a visible, customer-facing presence. A construction site overnight needs someone who can do a proper perimeter check and knows what to do if they find a breach, not just walk a lap and clock in. Mobile patrols suit sites that need periodic checks rather than a guard standing there the whole shift, and cost less accordingly.
Tell us the site, the hours, and what kind of coverage you're picturing (static, mobile patrol, event, or alarm response) and we'll match the enquiry to one provider who covers your area and site type.
What's typically included
- Static, on-site guarding for retail, construction, and commercial premises
- Mobile patrol services with scheduled or randomised check times
- Event security and crowd management
- Alarm response guards who attend a triggered alarm on your behalf
- Vacant property and construction site checks
- Licensed personnel holding a current Certificate of Approval
Frequently asked questions
Are the guards actually licensed?
Security guards in New Zealand must hold a Certificate of Approval under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010, and their employer needs a licence too. We only match enquiries to vetted providers in the network, and you're welcome to ask to see current licensing directly.
What's the difference between a static guard and a mobile patrol?
A static guard stays on site for the whole shift. A mobile patrol visits on a schedule (say, three checks a night) and costs less because they're covering several sites in one shift. Construction sites and vacant properties often do fine on patrols; retail during trading hours usually wants someone actually there.
Can I get a guard for a single event rather than an ongoing contract?
Yes, one-off event security and crowd management is a normal request. Give us the date, expected numbers, and venue type and we'll match you with a provider who covers events, not just ongoing site contracts.
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