About Us
Navigating Uncertainty, Delivering Confidence
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OUR STORYEstablished in 2012, Group Q NZ has become a leading provider of security consultancy and training services.
We are trusted to deliver our Good Drills and Good Space training programmes to people across a wide range of industries. When the situation calls for it, we bring our expertise in close and provide operational support – we are boots on the ground.
We don’t aim to be the biggest provider, but we aim to be the best at what we do—enhancing our clients’ safety and security culture. Understanding our clients’ environments so we can tailor our delivery to focus on personalised customer relationships is important to us.
The Group is formed through a small, professional team of like-minded individuals with particular skills, with a nice mix of diversity.
The letter Q represents leadership, simplicity, and original thinking. Putting that together, Group Q is here to navigate uncertainty and deliver confidence for our clients – come join us.
Our Values
TRUSTWe aim to build trust with our clients quickly. We think it is the highest value you can have. Part of that trust is developed by listening and understanding your needs, communicating openly and delivering the outcome. What we say we will do. You can trust that.
ALIGNMENTAlignment in thinking and values is key. We don't necessarily need to agree on all matters and healthy challenge is good - but alignment in desired outcomes is necessary. We like to work with people that think this same way.
CONFIDENCEWe aim to provide confidence to our clients quickly. This is not through waffle and false statements of expertise and bravado, it is through delivery of a high-impact consultancy where we take our work seriously.
Our People
Paul Walsh QSMPartner
With high standards of professionalism and commitment, Paul is well qualified through a specialised career within the NZ Police and it’s Special Tactics Group.
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With an ability to operate in culturally diverse communities, from conflict zones to the corporate world, Paul is an experienced leader in security planning, operations and critical incident management.
His international career is extensive with the undertaking of key protection and training roles in Europe, UK, Australia, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, East Africa, Asia, Afghanistan, Mexico and throughout South America.
Paul has oversight of all our Protective Security assignments and “Good Drills” training programs in NZ and the pacific.
Jayne Lapin Partner
With empathy, practical design and professionalism, Jayne loves making great change happen together with our clients.
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With over 20 years in financial and critical incident management industries she has led the delivery of complex and high-pressured solutions with heart, speed and pragmatism for individuals, one on one through to executive.
Jayne delivers the best outcomes for our clients through using her deep experience in people & operational leadership, training, incident management, and culture change to produce sustainable safety and security improvements.
Jaimee MCDonaldTraining & Specialist Consultancy
Jaimee is a highly valued trainer and specialist consultant. She was in the Police for 15 years serving as a frontline Sergeant, and as a Specialist Police Negotiator for 13 years.
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As part of her role within the Police Jaimee also spent time as a Staff Safety Tactical Trainer and a General trainer where she trained Police staff in tactical skills, legislation and best practise. Her ability to impart her knowledge and relate well to everyone she interacts is one of her best attributes.
Jaimee is a key trainer for our Good Drills & Good Space training programs. Her work commitments see her also deliver valuable training and support to Harrison Tew - our strategic partner.
Jamie EwenLead Trainer | Consultant
Jamie brings a big dose of professionalism to both the operational and training side of the business.
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With an extensive career inside the NZ police with most of that time spent in special operation teams Jamie is well qualified to lead the training in our ‘good drills” programs and provide specialist consultation and operational support.
He prides himself in delivering training in a way that is engaging and has an ability to build trust and confidence with the audience in a very short period of time. He takes his role as a trainer of particular skills and drills in what can be confronting environments very seriously - but himself not so much.
Lance KennedyTrainer | Investigator
Lance is a licensed private investigator with extensive senior and executive level leadership experience.
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This includes 26 years with NZ Police, and executive leadership roles with central and local government organisations.
His point of difference, drawn from experience, is his ability to identify at those very early stages the best strategy for the investigation to follow – he understands investigative process while having honed instincts in terms of knowing who to talk to, what they need to talk about, and most importantly, when to talk to them. His results speak for themselves with numerous employment investigations completed and the right outcomes being achieved in a matter of weeks, not months or years at huge costs, as is often the case.
Lance is also an experienced public speaker and had led discussions and training sessions across a range of different activities for several organisations.
Cushla WalshAdmin Guru
Cush is our head of admin and keeps our small but busy team on point and where they need to be, and works closely with our clients.
Mickey McKeeTrainer | Consultant
Mickey brings experience, credibility, and a relaxed approach to his service. His unique skill set is difficult to match.
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With a background in the military, police, and fire services, and experience in the private sector, Mickey has sharpened his skills in investigations, surveillance, personal protection, and training, offering reliable, discreet services to both corporate and private clients.
As a licensed Private Investigator, Mickey has extensive experience planning and executing surveillance operations, monitoring large-scale events and gatherings, assessing crowd behaviour, and identifying potential risks before they escalate.
Mickey is professional, self-motivated, and committed to excellence in every task. He demonstrates integrity, discretion, and confidence in his work, and takes pride in building trusted client partnerships. His goal is to provide effective, tailored solutions that help organisations manage risk, ensure safety, and protect their interests.
Our Trusted team of Operators We have a number of highly experienced specialists who create trust and confidence, and have expertise across our range of services. You will be impressed by their pedigree. Our security operators come from the most well-trained units of the NZ Police and NZ Defence Force. If you require our services - then the team we put on it is trusted to deliver.
Navigating Uncertainty, Delivering Confidence
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Navigating Uncertainty, Delivering Confidence •