Take the test and win an iPodNew Zealand Police can offer you:
- a job like no other where every day is different—if challenge, diversity and a sense of purpose is what you are seeking, you’ll find it at NZ Police
- a chance to really make a difference—what could be more satisfying than preventing and solving crime, as well as helping people when they need it most?
- paid training—new recruits earn an income of $34,962.05 gross per annum (total package $38,730.59) while attending the Royal New Zealand Police College
- a great starting salary—graduates from the college (new probationary constables) earn $51,148.08 gross per annum + other benefits (total package $57,260.00)
- an excellent tax free savings scheme—New Zealand Police matches every dollar employees save via the (compulsory) New Zealand Police superannuation scheme
- continued education—NZ Police pays for its staff’s tertiary studies if the study relates to their careers in the Police, which means they never need to stop learning
- chances to specialise—once employees have two years experience behind them there are plenty of options to choose from, including:
- Community Policing
- Dog-handling
- Police Photography
- Forensics
- Youth Education
- Armed Offenders
- Criminal Investigation
- Dive Squad
- E-crime
- Overseas Assistance
- Interpol