Physical Education Officer

• Based at Royal New Zealand Police College, Porirua
• Band G
• Police Employee
• Fixed term, 12 months
• JR 5123420

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

New Zealand Police is seeking a Physical Education Officer (PEO), specifically to support Constabulary Police Applicants and Constabulary Recruits based at the Royal New Zealand Police College, and further, in assisting their transition back to Districts upon graduation.

The successful applicant will be working within a high performing team who form part of the wider Safer People work group. This role will cover a range of physical activity and testing functions, along with and associated administrative tasks. It will require the individual to have effective and proven communication skills, relevant physical health and fitness industry experience and the ability to work within a dynamic and fast paced and changing environment.

The position is Wellington based and the successful applicant must reside within Wellington District.

If you are up for the challenge and can demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and experience required we are after you.


Key Accountabilities:

• Provide fitness advice and guidance to Police applicants and employees.
• Attend and support District Recruitment Initiatives and events.
• Fitness testing to Police Applicants and employees.
• Provides support to recruits who may require fitness remedial assistance.
• Develop and implement additional fitness programmes for recruits.
• Completion of necessary administration tasks associated to the role
• Working collaboratively with internal workgroups including District Physical Education Officers, Constabulary Recruitment Team, RNZPC, Medical Services and Wellington District.
• Promote health and wellness, with an emphasis on the Wellness Hub and a focus on prevention.

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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant fitness industry experience
• Thrives and is effective working within teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other work groups.
• Approaches tasks, challenges, and difficulties in a positive and energetic manner
• Services are provided with consideration made to privacy and confidentiality.
• Fosters a safe environment by integrating health and safety into all work practices and places of work.
• Can work and is comfortable in working unsupervised.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• Must have a tertiary qualification in either Physical Education or another related field. (Coaching background desirable)
• Must reside in Wellington.
• Must have a full NZ Driver’s License

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor.

For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL: https://tenone.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/Core%20Competencies%20updated%20Nov%202020%20compressed.pdf



These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time.


For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf



Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. We work in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies to deliver on our purpose in ensuring everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Safer People is a prevention focused work group within NZP, supporting the organisation to develop a strong wellness and safety culture. One of the 6 workstreams within, the physical education team (PEO), provides physical support to our employees and Police applicants to ensure they are fit for work and fit for life.


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

Applicant Information Pack (External) - https://www.newcops.govt.nz/sites/default/files/applicant_information_pack_2023_external.pdf



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: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

All 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 $87,306 and $91,353 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 Friday 31st January 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.



If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Recruitment Manager emma.meates@police.govt.nz