New Cops - Officer Profiles

Out on the road: Day and night, Police cruisers maintain a constant presence on our roads.

Officer profiles

New cops come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Here are the stories of a few Police Officers, on the job all around New Zealand.

Name:: Natalie
Current Rank & Position:: Constable, Waitemata
Recruiting Officer
Jobs held:: General Duties, Traffic, Combined Investigation Unit, Recruiting
What I love about the job:: I’m never bored. I love that there are so many different roles in the Police, and that in each role you can make a difference for someone in your community.
Hobbies:: I love playing sports! Netball, indoor netball, touch, tag and watch the rugby. Travelling overseas or going on road trips around NZ. Socialising and spending time with my family.
Advice/tips for interested women:: It’s not always easy being a woman in this line of work, but then again it’s all about the challenge and you come out so much better off for it. This is a career, not just a job. If you love helping people and enjoy variety, the New Zealand Police is for you. Go for it girls!!!