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There can be a lot of unknowns when you’re thinking about becoming a Police Officer, but we’re here to help. Staff from around the country have answered questions that are frequently asked by applicants.
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How many times will I do the PAT and should I be fit before applying?
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How many times will I do the PAT and should I be fit before applying?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What happens if I get sick or injured during the recruitment process?
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What happens if I get sick or injured during the recruitment process?
Recruit Medical Team
RNZPC
Do I need to speak te reo Māori?
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Do I need to speak te reo Māori?
Senior Sergeant
RNZPC
What are the medical requirements to be a Police officer?
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What are the medical requirements to be a Police officer?
Recruit Medical Team
RNZPC
I have no work experience - What else can I do?
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I have no work experience - What else can I do?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Do I need to disclose my full medical history?
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Do I need to disclose my full medical history?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What if I have a criminal conviction?
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What if I have a criminal conviction?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Can I still apply if I have a planned holiday or will need leave?
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Can I still apply if I have a planned holiday or will need leave?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Can I wear glasses or contact lenses?
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Can I wear glasses or contact lenses?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
I'm a school leaver - do I need more life experience before applying?
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I'm a school leaver - do I need more life experience before applying?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Is height or age a barrier to joining Police?
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Is height or age a barrier to joining Police?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Do I need to gain specific skills before applying?
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Do I need to gain specific skills before applying?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Does what District I apply to affect how quickly I get to RNZPC?
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Does what District I apply to affect how quickly I get to RNZPC?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What can I do to make my application stronger?
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What can I do to make my application stronger?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
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What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
Constable
Detective
Will other's interactions with Police affect my application?
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Will other's interactions with Police affect my application?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
How do I prepare for the academic tests?
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How do I prepare for the academic tests?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
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What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
Recruits
RNZPC
What are Police's values?
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What are Police's values?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
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What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
Constable
Public Safety Team
When I should resign from my current job?
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When I should resign from my current job?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
Will I know where I'll be working before I go to College?
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Will I know where I'll be working before I go to College?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
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What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
Constable
Detective
What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
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What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
Sergeant
Ethnic Liaison Officer
What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
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What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
Constable
Public Safety Team
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
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What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
Recruits
RNZPC
What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
X
What inspired you to join New Zealand Police?
Constable
Public Safety Team
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
X
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
Constable
Public Safety Team
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
X
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
Constable
Public Safety Team
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
X
What one piece of advice would you give potential recruits?
Constable
Public Safety Team
Can I bring support people to my interview?
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Can I bring support people to my interview?
Selection Specialist
Constabulary Recruitment