Physical Education Officer New Zealand Police location Otago.

About the role New Zealand Police have an advanced health, fitness and wellbeing program for our staff, and are seeking a dynamic health and fitness professional to join our team. You will lead the physical fitness, health promotion and wellness initiatives for New Zealand Police in your District. The role requires out of office exercise and fitness assessments, and office-based activities to plan and lead the activities to keep our people fit for work and fit for life.

Key accountabilities deliver fitness testing for employment processes. Develop and deliver strength and conditioning programs for our high performing people. Identify risks, trends and opportunities through health and lifestyle interventions. Collaborate and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships.

What you’ll bring being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. Applicants will need to have completed a tertiary qualification in exercise science, human movement, sport science, fitness & health, physical education or related fields exercise & sport fields.