Working for NZ Police

When you work for NZ Police, no two days are ever the same. As a police officer, you'll be responsible for responding to incidents in your area, interviewing witnesses and offenders, presenting evidence in court, working with victims of crime, providing advice and support to the community, and much more. You’ll never know what new challenges you'll face from one day to the next.

You'll learn valuable skills from day one, plus you’ll benefit from a great salary package, and have loads of career opportunities. What’s more, you’ll get the chance to make a real difference to the lives of others.

If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then joining NZ Police could be the career move you’ve been looking for.

Benefits of a job with NZ Police

NZ Police can offer you:

A diverse and exciting career

Working for NZ Police is both challenging and exciting. You’ll carry out your duties in a whole range of environments, from the office to the beat.  However it's important to realise that you won’t spend every minute pursuing offenders. You'll be required to complete important paperwork relating to the jobs you'll be involved in.

Great pay and benefits

You'll be paid while you complete training at the Royal NZ Police College. When you graduate you're guaranteed a generous starting salary of over $58,000 which includes an excellent superannuation scheme and comprehensive medical cover.   There are also lots of opportunities to increase your pay with promotions.

Supportive team environment

You’ll enjoy working in a close-knit team, where your colleagues look out for you, and you for them. You’ll form bonds and friendships that'll last for life, with people who share your sense of responsibility, loyalty and pride.

The chance to make a difference

You’ll be responsible for preventing and solving crime, and helping people when they need it most. This is your chance to make a real difference in your own community, and to New Zealand as a whole.

Skills and fitness for life

As an officer in NZ Police, you’ll be encouraged to be your best. It’s a role that will keep both your mind and body active. And you’ll benefit from lots of ongoing training and development opportunities too.

Find out more about working for NZ Police

Watch real work stories from cops on the beat, hear police officers talk about their daily lives, or find out about the possible police careers you could embark on.