37241 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police

Written Question

Published date: 03 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37241 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister of Police
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	30 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37241_2026
Document guid:	f138c5be-3840-4d7d-a493-f19b2c915f9b

37241 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police: What is the number of constabulary staff at New Zealand Police (actual strength (not including vacancies) as of August 2026?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that as of 3 August 2026, Police had 10,921 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Constabulary employees, made up of 10,593 FTE Constables and 328 FTE Authorised Officers.