Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers has announced a new recruit wing will be starting at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus on 9 February next year.
This will be the second group of recruits that will use the new facilities leased from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
On 1 July we officially opened the RNZPC Auckland Campus, and we are already seeing the benefits from this facility for both senior courses and recruit training.
"There has been a lot of interest in another recruit wing in Auckland, so I'm pleased to announce this great news.
"Wing 390 is about halfway through their training now and the feedback we have had from them has been incredibly positive about their experience.
"I've visited them on a few occasions and have been very proud of the quality of training that is being delivered to a high standard.
"I know having the training delivered in Auckland was a real drawcard for many of those recruits.
"Being away from home for 20 weeks to attend recruit training in Porirua can be difficult for some, especially for those who are joining a bit later in life that have families.
"This is an opportunity for anyone who has always dreamed of becoming a police officer but the logistics of training in Porirua meant it wasn't possible.
"It's great to see our candidate pool opening for these exceptional people by providing this second opportunity in Auckland.
"Tāmaki Makaurau and Northland are priority areas for recruitment. The RNZPC Auckland Campus is supporting our efforts to grow our workforce in those areas.
"This opportunity is also open to those whose personal circumstances mean that training in Porirua wouldn't be possible, like applicants who have family support in Auckland."
The wing starting in Auckland in February, Wing 397, will follow the same format as the current Auckland Wing. There are residential spots available for those who live further away from the campus, while those who live nearby will be able to live at home. The bulk of the course will be in Auckland with recruits travelling to the RNZPC in Porirua for elements we cannot deliver in Auckland.
"We are developing world-class police officers and growing our frontline police presence. The number of officers on our frontline continues to trend upward," Deputy Commissioner Rogers says.
"If you live in Auckland or Northland and you've been holding off in the hopes of another Auckland wing, apply now."
If you are ready to start your training for one of the most rewarding careers there is, visit newcops.govt.nz to apply.
