WHY CHOOSE WATCHDOG SECURITY GROUP
Local, proven, and built on quality service - protecting Tauranga and Rotorua for over 25 years.
Our Promise
Security isn’t just a service - it’s trust. When you choose Watchdog, you’re choosing a team that takes protecting people and property personally. We’re locally owned, locally staffed, and known for dependable response, clear communication, and doing the job properly.
What Sets us Apart
100% Local Team
We’re based in Tauranga and Rotorua, with boots on the ground in the places we protect. That means faster response, better local knowledge, and a team you can actually reach.
Proven Reliability
With 25+ years of experience and hundreds of clients, we’ve built our reputation on consistency - showing up, following processes, and delivering what we promise.
Guaranteed Response Times
When an alarm activates, minutes matter. Our local response capability means we can act quickly and efficiently when it counts.
Quality-First Security
From monitoring and patrols to guarding and specialised solutions, we prioritise well-trained staff, strong procedures, and the right tools - no shortcuts.
People Who Care
We believe great security comes from great people. We look after our staff, invest in training, and build a supportive team culture - because that directly improves the service you receive.
Our Story
Watchdog Security Group was built on a simple idea: security done right makes our communities safer.
Our name goes right back to a family dog - a neighbourhood patroller known as “Marty Watchdog.” It stuck, and the story still reflects who we are today: alert, dependable, and always looking out for others.
We started with a fully operational monitoring and response service, a small team, and a single client. Over the years, we’ve grown into one of the largest security providers in the Bay of Plenty region, supporting a wide range of commercial, residential, and public-sector clients - all while staying true to what made us successful in the first place: Being local. Being reliable. Delivering quality service.
Who We Are
Watch Brett Wilson, CEO of Watchdog Security Group, on what we stand for and why quality security matters more than ever.
Our Leadership Team
Brett Wilson - CEOBrett co-founded Watchdog in 2003 alongside his brother Mark, and has led the business from a small local operation to a leading security provider in the region, now employing 100+ frontline staff. He also serves as Vice Chairperson of the New Zealand Security Association, helping shape industry standards while remaining hands-on as Watchdog’s full-time CEO.
Suzy Wilson - AdministratorSuzy has been with Watchdog since day one and is the backbone of the business behind the scenes. With deep knowledge of Watchdog’s systems, processes, and operations, she leads the accounts function and keeps everything running smoothly. Suzy is also the first point of contact for client account queries.
Josh Harper - Monitoring Manager & Systems AdministratorJosh leads the monitoring centre and core IT systems that support our 24/7 operations. He’s responsible for strengthening quality control, and ensuring our technology and processes keep pace with modern security requirements. Josh has a particular focus on systems that improve health and safety outcomes and make frontline work safer and more effective.
Joel Walsh - Tauranga Branch ManagerJoel leads Watchdog’s Tauranga and Mount Maunganui operations, coordinating frontline teams and ensuring clients receive consistent, responsive service. He specialises in building practical, site-specific security plans - combining guarding, patrols, and alarm monitoring to suit each environment and risk profile.
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