FIRST Security

Congratulations to Tania Popata on an incredible 5-year milestone with FIRST Security!

As a Rosterer and valued member of our Workforce Planning Team, Tania plays an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Her organisation, dedication and commitment to supporting our clients and frontline teams make a real difference every day.

Thank you, Tania, for your hard work, reliability and positive contribution over the past five years. We’re proud to have you as part of the FIRST Security whānau and look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you!

We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Kiwibank, who have trusted FIRST Security to provide security services since 2019.

Over the past seven years, we’ve worked alongside Kiwibank to help protect their people, customers and sites, providing security support in an environment where trust, reliability and professionalism matter.

Thank you to the Kiwibank team for your continued partnership. We look forward to building on our relationship and continuing to deliver security solutions that help keep people and places safe.

Find out more about security for the banking and finance sector: https://www.firstsecurity.co.nz/sectors/finance-and-banking-security/

Recognition like this reflects the dedication our teams bring every day.

A huge thank you to our FIRST Security team at Waitematā Station for delivering exceptional customer service during rail replacement bus operations. Your professionalism, courtesy, and commitment to supporting passengers made a real difference and didn't go unnoticed.

Special thanks to Lindsay Crawley, Security Specialist at Auckland One Rail, for sharing this wonderful feedback. It's always rewarding to see great work recognised.

Well done to everyone involved—keep up the outstanding work!

Congratulations to Hira Haenga on celebrating an incredible 10 years with the FIRST Security Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) team!

Over the past decade, Hira has demonstrated unwavering commitment, professionalism, and dedication in supporting the important work we do every day. Reaching a 10-year milestone is a testament to the positive impact Hira has made on colleagues, clients, and the wider community.

Thank you, Hira, for your years of service, hard work, and contribution to the success of EMS. We are proud to celebrate this achievement with you and look forward to many more years ahead.

Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

Supporting councils. Protecting communities.
From city centres to regional communities, FIRST Security provides trusted security solutions that help councils keep public spaces safe, accessible and welcoming.

Our teams support councils across New Zealand with:

• Noise control - responding to noise complaints and helping maintain community amenity
• Animal control - supporting safe, professional responses to animal-related incidents
• Freedom camping - monitoring sites and helping protect public spaces
• CCTV monitoring - providing an extra set of eyes through proactive surveillance
• Mobile patrols & security personnel - visible security presence when and where it’s needed

With national coverage, local knowledge and experienced security professionals, we help councils respond to today’s challenges while keeping their communities moving.

Need a security partner for your council?
Find out how FIRST Security can help: https://www.firstsecurity.co.nz/sectors/council/

We're proud to receive this testimonial from our valued partner, Auckland One Rail.

A heartfelt thank you to Mohit Keswani and the Auckland One Rail team for recognising the dedication and professionalism of our Security Officers. Your acknowledgement means a great deal to our team, who work tirelessly to keep passengers safe and deliver exceptional customer service every day.

Successfully supporting major events - such as the recent All Blacks match at Eden Park - requires strong collaboration, careful planning, and a shared commitment to safety. We're proud to partner with Auckland One Rail in delivering safe, efficient, and positive experiences for thousands of passengers across the network.

To our Security Officers, thank you for representing FIRST Security with professionalism, integrity, and care. This recognition is a reflection of your hard work and commitment.

We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Auckland One Rail and supporting the communities we serve.

Congratulations to Robert Hanson on celebrating an incredible 10 years with FIRST Security!

Over the past decade, Robert has been a valued member of our Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) team, demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to making a positive difference every day.

Thank you, Robert, for your hard work, loyalty, and contribution to the success of FIRST Security. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to many more years ahead.
Join us in congratulating Robert on this outstanding achievement!

What a weekend for Auckland - and what a weekend for our FIRST Security teams!

The City Rail Link is officially open, and our people have been out across the network helping keep passengers, staff and stations safe as Aucklanders experience the new stations and services.

It’s been a great example of teamwork and partnership, with our FIRST Security teams working closely with Auckland One Rail and Auckland Transport throughout the opening and first weekend of operations.

We’re incredibly proud of the role our people have played and the professionalism, commitment and teamwork they’ve shown.

We love the partnership we have with AOR and AT, and the way our teams work together to keep Auckland moving safely.

A huge well done to everyone involved — and to our FIRST whānau who helped make the opening weekend a success.

Congratulations to FIRST Security’s own Su Kaur - winner of the NZSA Customer Champion Award!

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Su, whose dedication, professionalism and commitment to our customers have earned this well-deserved national recognition.

As Contracts Manager - Rail & Events, Su has built a true strategic partnership with Auckland One Rail and Auckland Transport, helping shape operational planning, risk management and public safety outcomes across Auckland’s busy rail network and major events.

Congratulations Su - an outstanding achievement and a thoroughly deserved win!

A huge congratulations to FIRST Security’s Hayden Bennett!

Hayden took out the NZSA Specialised Security Services Professional of the Year Award - and then went on to win the NZSA Security Professional of the Year, the supreme award of the evening!

As our National Manager, Banking & Infrastructure, Hayden has played a pivotal role in transforming FIRST Security into New Zealand’s leading specialist ATM security partner.

His strategic leadership, deep banking expertise and commitment to operational excellence have helped set the benchmark for specialised security services across New Zealand.

Winning his category was an outstanding achievement. Taking home the Security Professional of the Year title is an incredible recognition of Hayden’s contribution to the industry and his leadership at FIRST.

Congratulations Hayden - an exceptional achievement and thoroughly deserved!