Delivery Centric is seeking an experienced Physical Security Manager to lead security operations across a large-scale, mission-critical AI data centre campus. The role focuses on 24x7 security operations, access governance, CCTV surveillance, incident management, contractor oversight and security-system readiness during the transition to steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities Lead physical security strategy and day-to-day operations, protecting people, facilities and critical infrastructure. Manage 24x7 guarding, patrols, gatehouse operations, reception, visitor screening and shift coverage. Oversee access control, CCTV, intrusion detection and security monitoring systems.

Establish and maintain access procedures for employees, contractors, visitors, deliveries and restricted areas. Lead responses to security incidents, alarms, unauthorised access and suspicious activities, including investigations and corrective actions. Develop and maintain security SOPs, emergency procedures, escalation matrices and shift handover processes.

Support operational readiness by validating control-room readiness, CCTV and access-control coverage, alarm routing and security staffing. Manage security contractors and specialist providers, monitoring service quality, training, KPIs, SLAs and performance. Coordinate with Site Operations, HSE, Fire and Life Safety and emergency-response teams.

Ensure compliance with New Zealand security licensing, Certificate of Approval, training and competency requirements. Maintain security logs, incident records, access reports, investigation evidence and audit documentation. Conduct security risk assessments, threat reviews and vulnerability assessments.

Provide regular security performance, incident and compliance reports to leadership.





Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, Business, Facilities Management or a related discipline. Equivalent operational experience will also be considered. 8–10+ years of experience in physical security, critical infrastructure, data centres, utilities, defence, aviation or other high-security environments. Proven experience managing 24x7 guarding operations, security control rooms, access control, CCTV surveillance and incident response.

Experience managing outsourced security providers, staffing, service levels, investigations and operational performance. Working knowledge of access-control systems, CCTV/VMS platforms, alarm monitoring and visitor management. Understanding of Recent Zealand private-security licensing and Certificate of Approval requirements, or equivalent transferable regulatory experience. Strong incident management, investigation, stakeholder management, reporting and decision-making skills.

Experience supporting commissioning, mobilisation, site opening, phased handover or operational readiness.

Desirable

Skills and Certifications ASIS CPP, PSP or equivalent security-management certification.

New Zealand

Certificate of Approval or relevant security licence. Security risk assessment, incident investigation or crisis-management training.

First

Aid, emergency-response and fire/evacuation training. ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO 45001 awareness. CDCP or equivalent data centre operations certification.

How to Apply Ready to take on a Physical Security Manager – AI Data Centre Operations role in Southland, New Zealand with Delivery Centric? Apply now to join a team that delivers excellence and realises value for its clients.

📌 Physical Security Manager – AI Data Centre Operations – Southland, New Zealand (Australia)
🏢 Delivery Centric
📍 Australia