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Security Project ManagerContinuityGS • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Security Project Manager

Security Project Manager

ContinuityGS • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
20 days ago
Job description

Apply for the Security Project Manager role at ContinuityGS .

The U.S. Embassy is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Manager (PM) to lead and manage the local guard force ("LGF") program. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in security operations, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in high‑pressure environments.

Direct Support Location : U.S. Embassy – Wellington, New Zealand

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide daily oversight and proactive program management of the local guard force.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on contract performance and security posture.
  • Analyze regional and local security threats and implement effective countermeasures.
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate data in the myLGP system.
  • Conduct quarterly visits to all covered U.S. Mission locations.
  • Ensure full compliance with contract requirements, quality control standards, and contingency plans.
  • Be available 24 / 7 and respond in-person within one hour when requested by the COR or GTM.

Requirements

  • Completion of secondary education, polytechnic school, National Diploma, or Associate degree.
  • Minimum 10 years of supervisory or command-level experience in police, military, security, or local guard force management.
  • At least 5 years of experience in New Zealand or surrounding region .
  • Strong understanding of overseas security environments and U.S. Mission-related threats.
  • Proficiency in English and local language
  • Experience with all levels of communication and team / project management.
  • Additional Required Skills

  • Deep expertise in physical security and access control.
  • Operational knowledge of guard force units and response protocols.
  • Effective use of communications and radio procedures.
  • Must understand operational methods of all guard force units and zones for response, and maintain a professional demeanor under highly stressful circumstances
  • Strong planning, risk assessment, and resource management abilities.
  • Oversight of quality control and contract compliance.
  • Valid host-country driver's license.
  • Firearms certification (as required by local law and contract).
  • Must be authorized to work in New Zealand (no employment sponsorship or relocation support offered)
  • Must reside in Wellington.
  • Must be accessible at all times and dedicated full-time to this role.
  • Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Project Management

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