Profile

John has a wide range of experience, including 22 years of policing in New Zealand and Queensland. He is a qualified Physical Education teacher and has taught in secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand.

John’s policing experience included general duties, road policing and criminal investigations before training and qualifying as a Detective, investigating all serious criminal offending. John specialised in Child Protection, investigating offences against children and young people.

Most recently, John lectured for 3 years in a Police Studies course for the New Zealand Police. His particular interest lies in supporting and advising students as they pursue a career in policing.