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New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.


Recruitment Coordinator !

* Based at Tauranga * Band C * Police Employee * Multiple Positions available * Permanent – Full Time * NAV * JR 5434003


E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face


Mō te tūnga | About the role


We are looking for the newest member of our Police recruiting family to join our team recruiting new Police Officers for Police Districts across New Zealand.

Priority will be given to applicants experienced in recruitment and HR coordination, but customer service, attention to detail, effective workload management and pride in what you do are the key traits we’re looking for.

Our recruitment team work in a fast paced and high-volume environment, where attention to the smallest details, observation, and adherence to one of the most robust recruitment processes in NZ is paramount.

As a Recruitment Coordinator you will be the first point of contact for our applicants, and as such you will be able to build rapport, communicate our standards and process, and problem solve any initial questions an applicant has.

This is a highly varied position - you'll spend time with Police in district 'getting to know the business' initially and in an ongoing capacity, so you will be required be able to articulate and present yourself well, to a highly varied group of sworn and non-sworn stakeholders. You will have the skills to initiate phone conversations, screen and vet police applicants, support with assessment activities, and accurately keep our records up to date.

You will utilise a range of technologies to manage key phases of the recruitment process and deliver high-quality outcomes. A high grade of computer literacy is essential. You will jump between screens, and databases, and be able to pull data and have sound all-round administrative skills.

This is a rare opportunity for an individual who is passionate about changing the face of NZ Police, contributing to a positive and empowering culture, join a highly successful brand, and an established, supportive (and fun) team.

Whilst Te Reo is not prerequisite to apply, a broad cultural competency is. The capacity to bring your own cultural background, language or life skills will be highly valued and supported.


Key Accountabilities:

* Effectively supports the end-to-end talent acquisition and recruitment processes through planning, prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines * Work with a range of technologies to manage key aspects of the recruitment process and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes * Building and maintaining strong relationships across Police * Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation * Contribute to a positive team environment and building Police’s employment brand and reputation.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

* Proven experience in HR/Recruitment coordination preferred but not necessary * Juggling multiple priorities at one given time, therefore time management is key. * Adaptable to change and working at pace. * High attention to detail is essential. * A good sense of humour!


This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements




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tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.



To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)



Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.


Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $63,526 and $66,312 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.


If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.


Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, 18th August 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.


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