Tania Kura
Deputy commissioner, leadership and capability
- Appointed 2020.
- First female deputy commissioner.
- Appointed eastern district commander in 2017, having previously served as Hawke’s Bay area commander.
- Has worked in Central and Bay of Plenty Districts, The Royal NZ Police College and Eastern District in a variety of uniform, investigative and leadership roles.
- Focused on culture and staff development.
- Of Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Te Kanawa descent.
Career
New Zealand Police / Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa
Deputy Commissioner, District Commander, Area Commander, Head of School Patrol & Operational Policing, Officer in Charge
Nov 2005
- Present