Manahautū
Police Focus (Level 4)
Tirohanga whānui
Next-step Police entry preparation
Manahautū (Police Focus) Level 4 builds on the Level 3 foundation and targets preparation for frontline pathways within NZ Police.
You’ll apply cultural competence in realistic scenarios, refine communication and decision-making under pressure, and strengthen fitness, wellbeing, and resilience to meet recruitment and training demands. While the programme supports a range of Police careers, its emphasis is on skills valued in frontline roles, with learning that also benefits non-sworn pathways.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
Skills you'll leave with
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Apply Māori culture, values, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in professional settings
Work effectively with diverse communities, communicating across cultures and sub-cultures
Design and follow personal fitness and nutrition plans to support Police readiness
Manage stress, emotions, and mental wellbeing in challenging situations
Apply emotional intelligence and communication in personal and professional contexts
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
Your learning combines:
Theory
Group activities
Fitness goals
Communication practice
Cultural experiences that reflect the demands of Police training
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
Pathway options
On completion, you’ll have the skills to:
Keep studying
Pursue higher levels of study, including diplomas and degrees in sport, social work, and humanities.
Explore related career opportunities
If you feel confident, you can choose to begin your application into the Police recruitment process. Alternatively, you can focus on career options in non-sworn Police roles such as emergency communicator, file management, or customer service. This programme can also prepare you to explore opportunities in Corrections, Defence, Fire and Emergency, Customs, or the security industry (each sector has its own entry requirements).
Give back to your community
Become involved in community safety and support roles, such as Māori or Community Wardens and volunteers.
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 4 (Intermediate)
- 60 Credits
- 20 Weeks
- Manahautū (New Zealand Certificate in Combined Services) Level 4
- NZQA Accredited
- Fees apply
Paearu whakauru
Entry criteria
You can enrol if you:
Are 17 years or older
Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident
Currently reside in New Zealand
Complete a short literacy and numeracy check so we can support your learning needs
Show readiness for Police training and the demands of the programme
Demonstrate ability to study at Level 4 through prior education or work experience
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
60 credits
20 weeks long
Classroom-based, with exercise labs, wānanga (workshops) and noho
Fees and scholarships
The 2027 fee for this programme is:
$1,948 GST inclusive
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?
Where and when can I learn?
No classes are currently open for application.
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