New Zealand Police is continuing to encourage police officers across the Tasman to work in New Zealand. This includes New Zealand Police officers who have moved to Australia, plus Australian officers who have never worked for New Zealand Police.
What’s been described as a 'cheeky' campaign by media was intended to gauge interest in the opportunities to work for New Zealand Police.
“We are very pleased it has already secured four rejoins, two that are back on the frontline in district and two due to start shortly,” says Assistant Commissioner Deployment Jeanette Park.
In total, the campaign resulted in 14 formal applications from former New Zealand Police officers in Australia and nine from Australian officers who have never worked for New Zealand Police. Many of those applicants are still working with our recruitment team.
“It is a big decision to move countries, and the process can take some time, but we expect more of these applicants to make the move in coming months,” adds Jeanette.
"Recruiting experienced police officers is a win for us because they are worth their weight in gold.”
It costs roughly $40,000 to put a single recruit through the 20-week course at the Royal New Zealand Police College. Returning officers who have worked for New Zealand Police before do not require that training – they can hit the ground running.
The campaign advertising costs were $6,379.86 which reached 47,587 people, with 3,670 clicking links to the NewCops website as a result.
These officers have experience, enthusiasm and a commitment to keeping New Zealanders safe.