Offbeat

By: New Zealand Police | Nga Pirihimana O Aotearoa
  • Summary

  • The breadth and specialty of roles in New Zealand Police go far beyond the blue uniforms and sirens that people might associate with Police work. Each episode of Offbeat highlights the realities and rewards of a different Police role through the stories and perspectives of someone working in the job. Get behind the scenes of some well-known roles within Police, and dive deep into other lines of Police work you might not have heard of. 

    Navigate, communicate, investigate, de-escalate, collaborate — listen and explore the many ways to find your own rhythm in a career with New Zealand Police.

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Episodes
  • Negotiator - Sergeant Tanerahi Keno
    Jul 20 2023

    High pressure, huge stakes, situations that change in an instant — the work of a Police Negotiator is never dull. What’s it like to forge a tactical communications career in the New Zealand Police Negotiation Team?

    Sergeant Tanerahi Keno talks us through how it feels to be called on to de-escalate stress in moments of heightened tension and challenge. Learn about the positive impact you can have in the lives of others by holding space for them to be seen and heard.

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    38 mins
  • Search and Rescue - Detective Sergeant Sara Arrow
    Jul 20 2023

    Hear how Detective Sergeant Sara Arrow began studying early childhood before switching to the challenging and rewarding discipline of Search and Rescue.

    She speaks about the important and satisfying work helping people when they find themselves in harrowing situations - and how her problem solving skills come in handy.

    Find out how you can become part of the incredible team that unites loved ones in times of distress in this episode.

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    47 mins
  • Detective - Detective Constable Jonny Hurn
    Jul 20 2023

    What’s it really like being a Detective in the New Zealand Police?

    Through our kōrero with Detective Constable Jonny Hurn, learn about how he works with his team to uncover injustices, solve crimes and even how his teen job serving burgers set him up with some surprising skills he calls on daily in his mahi.

    Your unique life experiences might just be the key to unlocking a career as a Detective.

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    43 mins

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