At this point you’ll attend a formal interview with a Selection Specialist who will be looking for qualities essential for Police Officers.

You’ll need to tell us about times when you've worked well with others, solved problems, communicated clearly and completed tasks. You'll also be asked to describe the situation, your actions, and the results in each case. You can use examples from work or outside work.

We’ll also be asking questions that determine whether you have the same values as NZ Police. Think about the unique skills and experience you would bring to the role - perhaps you speak another language or have been involved in community work.

Police Recruit Interview Competencies

Communicate

Two-way communication is an essential part of what we do as an organisation. We listen carefully and convey information in a clear, constructive, and professional manner at all times.

Partner

We actively create and maintain relationships that inspire the trust of others. We seek to understand and appreciate our differences and work cooperatively to share information and achieve desired outcomes.

Solve

We consider situations from different perspectives, explore alternatives, and assess their consequences before taking action. We take responsibility for our decisions and are prepared to review and change our approach when required.

Resilience

Resilience is an essential quality for frontline policing. When facing adversity and challenges we adapt to the situation whilst remaining calm, focused and maintaining productivity.

Conflict Resolution

We seek to understand and respect different perspectives, whilst taking action in a professional and empathetic manner that upholds their mana. We proactively look to apply strategies to prevent escalations where possible. 

 

Handy Interview Tips

  • The more prepared you are, the more confident you’ll be.
  • Consider the opportunities and experiences you’ve had that show your competencies. Have at least three examples you can talk about in detail.
  • Think about the reasons why you want to become a Police Officer.
  • Identify your relevant skills, key accomplishments, work-style, personal and professional strengths and weaknesses.
  • Write down any questions you’d like to ask us. 

It’s important for you to have well-rounded computer skills.

After you complete your formal interview you’ll be sent a link to complete your typing test. This will be a 10 minute copy-typing test, which you'll need to complete on a computer or laptop with a keyboard. The minimum typing speed is 25 words a minute.