Police officers work to prevent and solve crime, keep the peace, and respond to criminal activities and emergencies.

In 2018 there were 2274 people aged 29-38 in this occupation.

Source: Statistics New Zealand Census 2018 (Universities NZ analysis)

Highest qualification

• People currently employed as Police Officers have qualifications at a variety of levels.
• 20.1% of current Police Officer(s) aged between 29 - 38 years of age have a degree/level 7 qualification as their highest qualification.
• 6.2% have postgraduate qualifications.
• 40.9% have no post-school qualifications and 32.8% have a level 4 - 6 certificate or diploma.

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