Ariana Gray
Lower Hutt
Summary
Ko Manaia te maunga
Ko Horahora te awa
Ko Ngunguru te marae
Ko Ngāti Kororā me Ngāti Takapari ōku hapū
Ko Mahanga tōku whānau Māori
Ko Pania Gray rāua ko Kevin Gray ōku mātua
Ko Ariana Gray tōku ingoa
I am a dedicated and disciplined individual with a strong background in law enforcement, elite sport, and youth development. As a front-line Police Constable and long-time representative athlete, I bring leadership, resilience, and a deep commitment to community wellbeing. I thrive in high-pressure environments, build trust quickly, and adapt confidently across diverse cultural contexts. My experience spans policing, mentoring, and national-level sport, making me well-suited to roles that require integrity, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Constable
New Zealand Police
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver front-line policing services with professionalism and empathy
- Build trust with diverse communities, including youth and vulnerable populations
- Lead community engagement initiatives and support victims through trauma
- Manage case files, conduct investigations, and represent Police in court
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Police Recruit
Royal NZ Police College
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Completed intensive training in law, ethics, and operational policing
- Developed skills in decision-making, communication, and cultural competency
- Participated in team-building and leadership development exercises
Call Centre Operator
Entain Group
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided customer service and account management
- Conducted investigative actions relating to AML compliance
- Strengthened communication and problem-solving skills
Education
Diploma - Sport and Recreation
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
01-2021
Skills
- High emotional intelligence and cultural competency
- Strong leadership and team collaboration
- Resilient and composed under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
- Trusted, discreet, and values-driven
- Strong relationship building and management skills
- Excellent physical fitness
Accomplishments
- Captain, NZ Māori Women’s Football Team – Fiji (2025), Hawaii (2024)
- Vice-Captain, NZ Māori Women’s Team – Clash of Cultures vs Indigenous Australian Team (2020)
- Player, NZ Māori Women’s Football Team (2021–Present)
- NZ Football U20 Women’s Squad (2021)
- NZ Football U17 Women’s Team – China CFA Invitational Tournament (2019)
- Wellington Phoenix Academy (2020–2022)
- Capital Football National Women’s League Team (2019–2021)
- College Sport Wellington Footballer of the Year (2020)
- Touch NZ U21 Mixed Grade National Champion – Kāpiti-Horowhenua (2020)
- Capital Football U16 Girls’ Football & Futsal – National Champions (2018)
- Hutt Valley Netball Representative (2015–2017)
Additional Information
- Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
- Available to provide referees upon request
Timeline
Constable
New Zealand Police
10.2023 - Current
Police Recruit
Royal NZ Police College
06.2023 - 10.2023
Call Centre Operator
Entain Group
11.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma - Sport and Recreation
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
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