Police from the United Kingdom are queuing up to work in New Zealand.
In the last three months more than 300 police officers from the UK have shown an interest in joining the New Zealand force, said police spokesman Wayne Annan.
He said up to 80 UK police could be deployed in
the Auckland region after undergoing a 10-week accelerated training course.
The officers must have served a minimum of two years in the UK and must agree to serve at least two years in New Zealand, Mr Annan said.
He said they would not get financial help to travel to New Zealand and would come under a talent visa work permit which would make them eligible for permanent residency after two years.
They would join as constables and be paid the same as other recruit graduates.
- NZPA
