Previously assistant commissioner service and before that chief information officer managing ICT services.
Has led substantial change management in large, complex departments.
Ran the promotion courses for sergeant and senior sergeant ranks at the Royal NZ Police College.
Rewrote rural officers’ work terms and conditions.
Began his career in Auckland working in front-line, communications and maritime roles before going to the far south as a rural and provincial sole charge officer.
Joined in the police in 1996 after completing his studies in 1995.