Our Mission / Objectives / Vision

 Our Objectives

The objectives of the NZ Police Association are to:

  • Improve working conditions and promote the general welfare and contentment of members.

  • Represent members’ interests and concerns, and be the official channel of communication between members  of the Association, the Minister of Police and the Commissioner of Police.

  • Foster a feeling of commitment, unity and good fellowship throughout the Police.

  • Provide support for members and their dependants in need.

  • Inform members through the monthly New Zealand Police Association Police News.

Our Mission

The Association exists to ensure that the wellbeing of its members and their families is enhanced.

We achieve this by:

  • Developing a framework through which members can communicate their interests.

  • Influencing the policing and legislative environment, and the communities in which members work.

  • Effective use of resources, technology, research and negotiation.

  • Constantly developing and measuring the effectiveness of what we undertake.

Our Values 

In the pursuit of our objectives the Association will: 

  • Provide competent, innovative management and leadership, acting with honesty and integrity at all times.

  • Take an independent stand on all matters, and not compromise our position. 

  • Respect the dignity and merit of all members, and create an environment where they feel comfortable in bringing forward suggestions and complaints.

  • Treat all members - irrespective of service, classification or rank - fairly and equally, in accordance with good employer principles.

  • Encourage improvements in the health and education of our members ,and strive to provide a safe, secure, well-equipped work environment for them.

  • Consult with and keep our members informed on issues affecting them or their work.

  • Endeavour to achieve fair and adequate compensation and conditions for our members, with equal opportunity for employment, development and advancement. 

  • Conduct our dealings with members in a friendly manner and strengthen our "family spirit".

  • Treat our employees in accordance with the principles applied to our members.

  • Operate an organisational structure, which is simple in form, lean and with few layers. 

  • Act promptly and to high quality standards in the provision of services to our members, and in our dealings with other organisations with whom we relate.

  • Be a good community citizen supporting good works and charities and protecting the environment.