Dear New Zealand Police,

Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following official information held by the New Zealand Police:

1. Current Police Rank Structure and Designation:
A comprehensive, up-to-date list of all formal sworn and non-sworn ranks and designations currently used within the New Zealand Police, from Recruit/Constable up to the Commissioner.

2. Rank Abbreviations:
For every rank or designation provided in response to point 1, please provide the official, common, or internal abbreviation (e.g., Constable = Cst; Sergeant = Sgt) used in Police documentation, operational communications, and internal systems.

3. Staffing Headcount by Rank:
A breakdown of the full-time equivalent (FTE) and/or headcount (please specify which metric is used) of active Police personnel for each rank and designation listed in response to point 1, as at the most recent practicable date (e.g., 30 September 2024 or 31 October 2024).

If any part of this request is refused, please cite the specific section of the OIA that permits the withholding of the information.

I request that the information be provided in an electronic format (e.g., PDF or a spreadsheet) if possible.

Thank you for your time and assistance in processing this request. I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory timeframe.

Yours faithfully,

Jed Cox