New Zealand Police. Nga Pirihimana O Aotearoa.

Moana

Name:

Moana

Iwi:

Ngāti Hamoa, Ngāti Pakeha

Current rank and position:

Constable, Tēnā Kōwhiria Officer

Jobs held:

Frontline Sectional Member, Communications Dispatcher, Youth Aid Officer, Watch House Keeper, Community Constable, Strategic Traffic Unit Officer, Tena Kowhiria Officer

What I love about the job:

The variety of work and people you get to meet both outside and within the police

Interests outside of work:

Spending time with whānau, waka ama, music, indoor and outdoor netball, traveling

Languages spoken:

Samoan (basic), Te Reo Māori and English

Advice/tips for interested people:

Go for it and believe in yourself! I think people need to be aware that the job offers a wide mix of experiences, ranging from the positive and exciting, through to the tragic. People should be prepared for the range of situations that police have to deal with on a daily basis