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From: Jed Cox
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
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Jed,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-25-43428.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 16 January 2025 unless an extension is needed.
Please note this due date reflects the non-working days over the holiday period, as per the provisions of the Official Information Act.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Jed
Please find attached the response relating to your Official Information
Act request, received by Police on 27 November 2025.
Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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