Have you ever watched Hawaii Five-O or CSI New York and thought to yourself, ‘That looks like fun. I could definitely do that’. If you’re that person, have I got news for you! New Zealand Police is hard-out recruiting.
We want people of sound character who want to have fun, have something to give to their communities, who have a ‘can do’ attitude and, perhaps most importantly, have a solid dose of old-fashioned common sense. That last one is particularly important, because I might have to work with you. If you have previously toyed with the idea of joining the New Zealand Police, there has never been a better time to throw your hat in the ring.
Why? Because promises have been made. The Police Minister has announced an additional 500 frontline police and those of us already on the thin blue line are trying to find people with the right stuff to join us. First and foremost, we are looking for people with outstanding communication skills.
Empathy, integrity and problem-solving abilities are also prerequisites. You also need to be comfortable making tough calls. You’ll be the person who can instil confidence in the people around you.
Most importantly, you will be someone who genuinely wants to help other people, often at the worst moments of their lives. You don’t know how rewarding it is to make a real difference to someone who is struggling. Now, I know this job is not for everyone.
For a start, not everyone has the qualities I’ve just outlined. The fashion cons.
