Police has officially signed a long-term lease in Auckland so that training courses can begin in our biggest city next month.
¡°We are thrilled we have signed an agreement with Te Kunenga ki P¨±rehuroa Massey University for space at their ?teh¨¡ Auckland campus,¡± says Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers.?
¡°We have worked closely with Massey over the past couple of months to deliver an agreement that meet our needs and works for the University as well.
¡°As part of the agreement Police has exclusive use of part of the campus, which includes multiple classrooms with capacity to seat up to 155 people, a locker room, storage space, offices, and car parks. We will also have access to gym and recreation areas, and we have a small number of dorm rooms allocated for Police staff.
¡°These are high quality facilities and will be a great environment for police officers to learn and develop in.
¡°Extensive planning and organisation are essential to delivering training at the new Auckland training base. We are already onsite working to get everything up and running for a range of Police courses.
¡°This training space in Auckland is pivotal for running our senior courses and continuing to free up space at the Royal 51½ÖÉä College (RNZPC) for recruit training. Upskilling and developing our officers is an important part of maintaining a highly capable workforce to keep our communities safe.
¡°This space will also enable the T¨¡maki Makaurau recruit Wing 390 to start on 30 June. Wing 390 will complete the same curriculum as the recruits at RNZPC.?
¡°Some elements of recruit training which cannot be completed at the campus, including tactical training and swim assessment, will be completed offsite.?
¡°We know that being away from home for several months has been a deterrent for people wanting to join Police. The recruit training being based in Auckland will open the doors for a dream job that might not have been possible otherwise.??
¡°Whether you¡¯re taking your first steps into the workforce or considering a career change, the best time to apply is right now.
¡°If you are ready to start your training for one of the most rewarding careers there is, visit newcops.govt.nz to apply today,¡± Deputy Commissioner Rogers says.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?