"These are positions or roles that require attention to detail, visual thinking and often quite task-focused roles that don't necessarily require a large degree of social engagement."
The advertisements were tailored too, as Autism NZ, which runs employment support programmes in Auckland and Wellington, says barriers start with job ads containing confusing jargon.
Interviews are a major issue for candidates with problems communicating, responding to questions in a timely manner, understanding body language or making eye contact.
Barnard said the ads were stripped back and made "very, very clear".
"They articulate the role in a way which actually now I think I would be tempted to use as standard job descriptions. They're much more consumable than the ones we often have."
Autism NZ chief executive Dane Dougan says police have been fantastic in understanding the need to de-stress the process and provide a welcoming work environment for someone who is neurodiverse.
His advice is to treat an autistic colleague as an individual, as they would any newcomer.
"At a simple level - if someone doesn't like smells, don't sit them next to the kitchen," he says. "If they don't like noise and want to wear headphones, let them wear headphones."
Applications for the roles have now closed and shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-day assessment workshop to ensure they understand the roles and working environment.
