The ASIS International New Zealand Chapter’s November AGM saw the election of a new executive committee and a firm commitment to grow membership to new heights in 2023.
With a mix of experience and fresh faces, the New Zealand Chapter of ASIS International has announced its new executive committee and volunteer line-up for 2023.
While Johan van Rensburg CPP continues his tenure as Chairperson, Chris Proctor joins the executive as Deputy Chair, while last year’s Secretary Dee Wakelin moves to the Treasurer role and Nicholas Dynon moves in as Secretary.
In other key volunteer roles, Andrew Thorburn continues as Next Gen Liaison, with Jennie Vickers as Military Liaison and Rehan du Toit CPP PSP as Certification Liaison.
Focusing on Membership
“In 2023, the main goal of the Chapter’s Executive Committee is to grow chapter membership by providing a value-added benefit to our members both continuing and new, and to also give former-members good reason to consider re-engaging,” Chapter Chairperson Johan van Rensburg told NZSM.
“Our members represent almost every industry across the public and private sectors and include entry-level security professionals to veterans, consultants, CSOs and CEOs,” he said.
“We strive to provide our members with value and opportunities by providing the best in industry education, information, and networking opportunities to help members thrive professionally, whether they are NextGen (early career) professionals or industry veterans.”
These opportunities include our monthly in-person and virtual chapter meetings featuring quality, relevant guest speakers (both local and international) and regular events such as our certification dinners, OSPAs, Women in Security event. Other benefits include reduced associated membership fees with the NZSA and access to members-only educational resources.
In addition to Johan’s continuing leadership of the body’s New Zealand Chapter, Ngaire Kelaher (immediate past Chapter Chairperson) continues in her role as Regional vice president for ASIS International’s Region 15a (which also includes the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea) and takes on a new role as Assistant Regional Vice President for Learning and Certification (Region 15).
‘With regional and local support we are excited for what 2023 brings us!” Ngaire told NZSM. “My ARVP focus will be to help grow certification for both New Zealand and Australia so if you’ve been thinking about it – considering it – wondering about it – then get in with your local chapter certification liaison or contact me to answer any questions you may have.”
“The chapter will continue with its monthly Certification Round up meetings where those interested can ‘drop in’ on the last Thursday of each month and ask questions and share support, encouragement and strategies for those looking at achieving any of the ASIS International certifications,” she said.
“In my Regional Vice President role, I will be supporting the chapter in every aspect to grow membership, and professional development and networking opportunities. I would also love any contact leads for the beautiful countries that fall under Region 15A, so get ready to receive a call from me!”
Meet the Executive Committee
Chairperson – Johan van Rensburg CPP
Johan is an ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with extensive experience in electronic security, physical security, risk management and security framework implementation.
Currently Security Manager at Caldwell Levesque (part of the Horizon Energy Group), he was until recently Security Risk Advisor at Kiwibank. In a security career spanning over 23 years, he has worked for a range of security providers in New Zealand and in high risk locations internationally across close protection, risk management, risk assessment, security advisory services, asset transportation, cash in transit, and electronic security consultancy.
Deputy Chair – Chris Proctor
Chris is Associate Security Consultant at Beca. Following a 28-year career in the British Army (Intelligence Corps), Chris has worked in a range of security consultancy and management roles across private and public sectors, including with Deloitte, Regional Facilities Auckland (Head of Visitor Safety), Rocket Lab (Security Manager), and the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (Principal Advisor Protective Security).
A vocal proponent of converged security approaches, Chris is passionate about breaking down the traditional silos of the corporate security environment in favour of coherent and collaborative approaches.
Secretary – Nicholas Dynon
Nick will be known to readers of NZSM as the magazine’s chief editor, and he is concurrently Enterprise Security Risk Manager at Optic Security Group. In a 28-year security career spanning the government (immigration and border security), military and private sectors, Nick has worked in a range of operational, advisory and corporate roles.
In addition to his ASIS NZ chapter role, Nick is also a member of ASIS International’s Enterprise Security Risk Management Steering Committee and Extremism and Political Instability Steering Committee. He is currently studying for the CPP certification examination and is confident that this year’s the year!
Treasurer – Dee Wakelin
Dee is a Director and Senior Account Relationship Manager at security guarding and event security provider Red Badge Group. Prior to joining Red Badge, Dee was a Market Manager and Account Manager at cleaning and hygiene solutions provider Jasol New Zealand where she managed a national customer base of approximately 250 accounts. An experienced and visionary sales manager and leader, Dee has developed sales and market strategies and developed and led high performing sales teams in a professional journey that has seen her work across the security, tourism, manufacturing, cosmetics and chemical industries.
