LEADERS IN HOME AND COMMERCIAL SECURITY
Matrix Security Group Limited, established in 1993, has a decades-long legacy as a credible and professional security company to both commercial and residential clients. Matrix Security pioneered home security policing patrols in Auckland’s affluent suburbs, setting the benchmark for fast and effective response to alarm activations.
The business is wholly New Zealand owned and operated. Originally founded in Auckland (where we have bases in Penrose, Takapuna, Avondale and East Tamaki), we now have operations in other New Zealand regions including Waikato, Taranaki, Wellington and the South Island as required.
Matrix Security services are fully integrated and specifically tailored for each client. As well as security guards and mobile patrols, we install, monitor and service a range of premium security alarm systems that work in conjunction with the latest technologies in mobile apps and IP technology.
Our call centre, based in Penrose, Auckland, is manned 24 hours a day to provide alarm monitoring, dispatching and customer services; ensuring prompt response to alarm activations, security incidents and customer enquiries.
Our People
At Matrix Security we recognise our employees are the company’s greatest asset. We are committed to providing every employee with a fair, safe and technologically advanced work environment – one in which they can succeed and grow both professionally and personally.
We treat all employees with respect and appreciation, and we work to cultivate professionalism and responsibility. By leveraging the latest mobile and security technologies, we are better able to take responsibility for the safety of our security guards whilst they are on patrol.
We are currently working towards becoming an accredited Living Wage
Employer.
You can read more about our accreditations and awards here.
Our Values
Our values are the foundation of how we do business and how we expect our employees to conduct themselves.
Safety – Work in a safe manner to protect the health, wellbeing, safety and security of our ourselves, clients, the Company and our client’s property.
Professionalism – Perform and deliver to the highest standards, take personal pride in the service you deliver and in your presentation, commit to continuous improvement and take responsibility for your success and errors.
Integrity – Be honest and trustworthy, protect the privacy and confidentiality of the Company, individuals and our client’s information, “Treat others as you expect to be treated”.
Communications – Treat all information with care and use it only for authorised and appropriate purposes, use appropriate verbal, written and electronic communication, consider facts, emotions and consequences before communicating.
Enthusiasm – We choose a positive work attitude and are motivated to learn new skills. We are passionate about making a difference and we recognise and celebrate success.
About Matrix Security – Our Leadership Team
About Matrix Security – Our Board
About Matrix Security – Leadership Team
A former police officer and account executive for a multi-national security company, Scott is the chief executive, a director and shareholder of the business founded in 1993 and now known as Matrix Security Group.
As a professional director he served on the board of one of New Zealand’s largest industry training organisations, The Skills Organisation, from 2008 – 2020.
He is a past board member and chairman of the New Zealand Security Association (2002-2010), New Zealand Rugby League (2008-2014) and Rugby League International Federation (2009-2014). In 2015 Scott was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport.
A proven people leader, who is passionate about driving business success through the lens of people, Pauline has been with the business since 2017.
Pauline is responsible for delivering continuous improvement strategies for our award-winning operations service and the implementation of people development initiatives, including becoming an Employer of Choice and an accredited Living Wage Employer.
David previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer with Matrix Security, leaving in 2010 to advance his career in Security and IT with local and multi-national businesses. Wanting to return to a successful New Zealand owned and operated business, David brings extensive industry knowledge to further drive growth and innovation strategies. He is focused on utilising his expertise to deliver market-leading solutions and an outstanding customer experience.
Jeff immigrated to New Zealand in 1999 from the UK and joined Matrix Security in 2005. Jeff leverages considerable commercial depth to plan, implement, and manage the financial activities of Matrix Security Group.
He drives the enhancement of service delivery strategies through technical and process driven improvements.
Our Board
Bruce Sheppard is an Aucklander descended from a rural Northland family. He enjoys history, economics and politics and generally is an argumentative and challenging thinker.
This makes him an effective negotiator and mediator in resolving disputes and effecting transactions. Bruce co-founded the accounting firm Gilligan Sheppard in 1985 and is still running it successfully as its CEO.
In 2001 he set up and chaired the New Zealand Shareholders Association for eleven years. He has been involved in several new and innovative ventures and in 2017, Bruce was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business.
George has over 15 years’ transactional and advisory experience across a range of industries in Australia and offshore.
He sits on a number of boards in both Australia and New Zealand operating in tourism, finance, robotics and automation and medical technology.
Jason is a professional director and private equity specialist and sits on a number of Boards as Chair, Independent Director and Trustee.
He has a background in international finance and management and has worked for Ernst Young for six years (NZ, US and UK), Bankers Trust for a year (UK), large UK private equity house Pacific Investments PLC for four years (UK and Australia) and most recently a large New Zealand construction company.
He focuses on delivering commercial returns for owners and shareholders across a range of assets, sectors, trusts and businesses. In his governance capacity he is responsible for managing over $330 million in assets across a range of organisations.
Stuart has farming interests along with other investments in e-commerce and food traceability companies. He has a background in international banking having been involved in Foreign Exchange and Derivative trading for 16 years up until 2001.
He has held many governance roles over the past 20 years in both private and public companies. Latterly he has focused involvement with family businesses that are progressing and activating succession plans, which present classic independent director governance challenges but lead to creation of value for the stakeholders.