Doctoral Candidate, Centre for Defence & Security Studies, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Nicholas holds a B.A. Hons and an M.A. in Asian Studies from the Australian National University and a Master of International Studies with Honours from the University of Sydney. He is a Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner (CCTP) (Counter Terrorism Certification Board), Associate Protection Professional (APP) (ASIS International), and Security Risk Management Professional - Country (SRMP-C) (INSSA), and holds a Certificate of Approval in the classes of Security Consultant and Private Investigator (New Zealand Ministry of Justice). He is the recipient of the 2022 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Lifetime Achievement.