David Tiraha

Experience

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  NZ Police

  Jan 1997 - Oct 2003

  Police Constable

  Member of National Special Tactics Group (Hostage Rescue, Close Quarter Combat, Covert High Risk Surveillance)Member of parent Armed Offenders squad, Wellington• Deployed on numerous high-risk covert and overt operations. Fully conversant with Threat Assessment, Planning Analysis and Preparation, Prosecution Reporting and Detailed Briefings for Deployment.• Nature of this work demanded intricate and meticulous planning and preparation with full site surveys, route planning and advanced reconnaissance for all duties that have included close protection of officials, heads of state and Guests of Government. • Trained in Hostage Rescue from aircraft, train, bus, vehicle and stronghold including Marine and Urban Counter Assault Team tactics including fast roping and rappelling.• Prolonged covert surveillance and counter surveillance operations in often-arduous and adverse weather conditions. Held various portfolios for the Regional Squad including driver training, vehicle deployment and Tactical Explosive Entry. Show less

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  Control Risk Management Solutions

  Nov 2003 - Oct 2005

  Senior Team Leader

  Senior Team Leader Close Personal Protection detail for British Foreign Commonwealth Office Officials and Consul General.• From October 2003 I worked in various provinces with Control-Risks Group (CRG) London, including Basrah, Nasiriyah, Baghdad and Irbil. I spent most of my time in the Northern city of Kirkuk which is a ‘melting pot’ comprised of all ethnicities in Iraq. I was responsible for 3 x 6-man details providing Close Protection services to the British Consulate General for Northern Iraq and his support staff• These designations required some leadership in often-stressful situations and environments. I have utilised my grounding in the NZ Police and life’s experience to provide complete project management of Security Services for high profile clients. In the volatile competitiveness of this industry my decisions and leadership have been integral to the continued viability of these projects Show less

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  USIS

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  Personal Protection Officer

  Close Personal Protection of US State Department & US Military Officials• Posted with United States Investigations Services (USIS) based in Camp Dublin, Baghdad in their Personal Security Detail (PSD) Division with the Counter-Terrorism / Special Operations Training Facility at Camp Dublin near the Baghdad International Airport

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  NZ Police

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Staff Safety Tactical Training and Firearms Instructor

  Conducted currency training of District Staff in SSTT, tactical options framework model and Firearms• Adult Learning Outcomes & Deliverables• Recertified District Police staff in all their appointments (handcuffs, baton, Pepper Spray, empty hand techniques and Firearms) providing timely and accurate instruction in Defensive Tactics, Investigation, General Instructions, SOPs & Case law. • Developed and implemented lesson plans and continually evaluated policy and delivery to keep SOP’s current. There was a very strong focus on capacity and development training. Show less

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  Bemobile Limited

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Security Manager - Consultant

  Formulated and Implemented Total Security Solution and Emergency Planning

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  PNG Air

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

  Security Manager - Consultant

  Formulated and Implemented Total Security Solution and Emergency Planning

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  Bank of South Pacific

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2017

  Executive Manager - Security

  Formulated and Implemented Total Security Solution and Emergency Planning.Management of 200+ Securiry Staff tasked with CVT, static guards, Armed Response Team. Full Business Unit Administration and Budget Accountability 5+ million AUD per year• Security model implementation – assessments to ensure security SOP’s and policies are contemporary and in line with International best practice models • Contingency systems design and strategic security plan preparation • Risk Assessment, mitigation and disaster recovery advisory • Private and public partnerships with RPNG Constabulary & PNG Defence Force• Cost Benefit Analysis and reporting for efficiency and reduction of cost drivers • OH&S Reviews, Auditing & Fraud investigation • Ongoing commitment to the Health and Safety of all our workers. Show less

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  DMKT Consultancy Ltd

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2022

  Director

  25 + years Security Specialist and trained Close Personal Protection. Registered Private Investigator.Formulated and Implemented Total Security Solution and Emergency Planning for Corporates and Government Departments, domestic and international.• Primary consultant to Delta PNG Ltd for Protective Security services such as Emergency management, SOP, Health & Safety, process development and implementation for the Bomana Immigration Centre Garrison Services. (Refugee Detention centre, Port Moresby, PNG)• An extremely complex project with multiple pressure points including assessing high risk activities ie: detainee riots, hunger strikes, children in detention, domestic violence etc• Inter-agency consultation with PNG Government Procurement, Australian Government Aid Advisory, RPNG Constabulary, Corrections, and PNGDF. Show less

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  Fire and Emergency NZ

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2021

  Career Professional Firefighter

  • Incident & Fire Management • Delivery under extreme stress and arduous working conditions• Team work to ensure H&S of crew and public alike• Risk Reduction and Community Engagement (Fire wise Implementation)• Continuous Training and Development(12 months LWOP Mar 21-Mar 22)

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  Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  Security Operations Manager - MIQ Operations Delivery & Practice

  Responsible for standing up all operational and functional pillars of MIQ, with a strong focus on creating and maintaining a positive health and safety culture amongst multiple external agencies and their PCBUs – MBIE, Office of PM, MoH, NZPOL, NZDF, Regional Public Health, Aviation Security, Regional Emergency Management Office, Hotels, and external providers.• Working Group for National Contingency Planning work on the development of suitable Incident Management and Evacuation Plans for MIQFs in the Regions• Developed MIQ Site Security & Evacuation Plans and Local Area Procedures – these documents required in-depth consultation and fostering working relationships amongst stakeholders• Formed and chaired the MIQF H&S Committee, responsible for establishing effective multi-agency worker representation from all facility stakeholders• Experienced at conducting audits to ensure compliance with MIQ Operational Framework and supporting SOP’s. Skilled at identifying corrective measures to drive improvement across MIQ• Strategic / working groups for I-Auditor and Camms incident reporting software. Providing feedback to project team on functionality and providing direction and context for end users• Ensured quality assurance and compliance protocols have been met onsite, by continually assessing MIF entry procedures are fit for purpose. Currently providing valuable functionality, product enhancements and testing input on JNCTN Project• Worked alongside and developed trust with MoH Charge Nurse Manager and Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure compliance through periodic IPC refresher training for MIQ staff was completed and recorded. Also conducted fortnightly IPC walkthroughs of MIQ to promote our MBIE reporting culture• Measured and robust courageous conversations with stakeholders to promote our “one workforce” ethos paying attention to their wellbeing, performance levels and strategic capabilities Show less

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  Interislander

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

  Maritime Security & Incident Manager

  BU Manager of operational security and incident response functions across Interislander (IIL), touching all facets of Health & Safety for staff and customers, ensuring alignment with IIL’s Protective Security Requirements Framework (PSR), and compliance with legislative Maritime requirements. • Being a State-Owned Entity, PSR is NOT compulsory for IIL. I initiated and influenced our SLT to support my PSR capability maturity assessment and subsequent proposed strategic security roadmap. • I insisted, to follow the Govt PSR Framework would offer a measured and resilient transition through to and beyond the iREX project delivery.• Led Interface with iReX terminal and ship design project team to supply consultancy advice on security and incident response "uplift" best practice into asset and operations design for ships and terminals. • Strategic roadmap further developed in alignment with Govt PSR, CPTED, Maritime NZ, ISPS Code compliance and maturity through physical design, CCTV and Access Control integration, electronic systems development and Policy and SOP development and implementation.• Developed and commissioned Coordinated Incident Management Software Tool (WEBEOC by Juvare) into IIL – to remediate the critical deficiencies identified within investigation findings by Maritime NZ and Transport Accident Investigation Commission into the Kaitaki Loss of Propulsion Incident in the Cook Strait (Jan 2023)• Scoped, designed, contractor procurement and contract management delivery of key security uplift projects for four (4) IIL Vessels and two (2) Terminals – all on legacy 20+ year old incompatible electronic systems.• With the strategic plan to install, unify and transition all existing End of Life systems to Integrated Gallagher (Access Control) and Milestone (CCTV-Video Management System) two foundations systems across IIL. Show less

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  Fire and Emergency NZ

  Feb 2025 - now

  Senior Advisor Response Capability - Emergency Training