Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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Robert Fox

Otane,Central Hawkes Bay

Summary

I am a leader, communicator, and investigator with a strong eye for detail.

In my 11 years as a Police officer I have honed my skills relating to conflict and time management, relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders and interpersonal relationships. I have spent several years in CIB and qualified as a Detective in January 2024. I have worked in a supervisory role as the 2IC on the Tactical Crime Unit.

I am highly motivated and driven, and work hard to achieve desired outcomes.

I have extensive experience in negotiating and running complex investigations as well as dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds.

I have recently undertaken secondary employment performing Quality Control for NZ Carbon Farming whilst still employed by NZ Police. This has been a challenging yet rewarding role which required me to step outside my comfort zone.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

New Zealand Carbon Farming
Hawkes Bay
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Communicated with planting and spraying team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of the planting of pine and native forests
  • Inspected incoming trees for quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.

New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police
Gisborne/Hastings
01.2013 - Current
  • Police Recruit
  • Frontline/Public Safety Team
  • Basic Investigators Course
  • Emerging Leaders Course
  • Basic Crash Investigation
  • Custodial Officer
  • Investigations Support Unit
  • Police Negotiating Team
  • Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB)
  • Gang Focus Unit (CIB)
  • High & Complex Risk Family Harm Team (CIB)
  • General Crime Squad (CIB)
  • Tactical Crime Unit (CIB)
  • Level 2 Covert Human Intelligence Source Handling

Furniture Removal

Conroys Furniture Removal
Napier
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Duties are self explanatory and included logistics/administration and truck driving/loading

Logger/Breaking Out

BTK Logging
Hawkes Bay

Increased safety standards with thorough equipment maintenance and adherence to protocols.

  • Developed emergency response plans for logging sites, minimizing potential risks
  • Duties included heavy chainsaw work, log making and breaking-out
  • Required an extremely high level of fitness and mental fortitude

Baggage Handler/Loader

Air New Zealand
Wellington Airport
01.2009 - 01.2011

Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo from aircraft, maintaining proper weight distribution for safe flight operations.

  • Supported airport operations by providing assistance in other departments as needed during peak travel times or emergencies situations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient transfer of luggage between flights.
  • Maintained clear communication with colleagues, supervisors, and airline staff to coordinate seamless baggage services.
  • Observed safety and privacy procedures in handling passengers' property.

Labourer/Welder

Patton Engineering
Hastings
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Duties included welding, forklift driving, assembly of steel structures and working with power tools.

Labourer/Repairer

Specialised Container Services
Napier
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Repairing and restoring shipping containers at the Port of Napier
  • Duties included spraypainting, welding, forklift driving and working with power tools
  • MIG welding ticket obtained during this employment

Bartender

Leopard Hotel
Waipukurau
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Duties included cash handling, stock taking, customer service and dealing with intoxicated persons.

Furniture Removal

Coolmoves Furniture Removal
Wellington
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Duties are self explanatory
  • This required a high level of fitness and strength due to most of the properties having bad access.

Woolhandling/Pressing

Mahoney Shearing
Hawkes Bay
  • Duties are self explanatory
  • Also an enjoyable role which required a huge amount of strength and fitness.

Soil Moisture Testing

Hydroservices
Hastings
  • Duties included travelling around Hawkes Bay and the Central North Island (Ohakune/Bulls/Wairarapa) testing crops and pastures for the moisture content in the soils, installing and uninstalling testing sites using and auger and sledgehammer
  • (Seasonal only).

Education

Napier Boys' High School
Napier, NZ

Skills

  • Conflict Management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Confidentiality understanding

Accomplishments

  • District Commanders Award for overseeing an investigation into a gang related Methamphetamine distribution ring in Central Hawkes Bay as a trainee Detective (2020)
  • Level Two Suspect Interviewing
  • Investigative Interviewing
  • Level Two Covert Human Intelligence Source (Informant) Handling
  • Basic Crash Investigators Course
  • Emerging Leaders Course

References

  • Detective Inspector David De Lange - OC Eastern District Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB)
  • david.delange@police.govt.nz
  • 0211906954
  • Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene - Crime Services Manager (CIB)
  • james.keene@police.govt.nz
  • 0211914079
  • Tim Smith - New Zealand Carbon Farming
  • tim.smith@nzcarbonfarming.co.nz
  • 0277764849

Hobbies and Interests

  • Rugby and Rugby League
  • Guitar
  • Diving/Fishing
  • Bushwalking
  • Gardening

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Maori
Limited Working

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

New Zealand Carbon Farming
05.2024 - 10.2024

New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police
01.2013 - Current

Furniture Removal

Conroys Furniture Removal
01.2011 - 01.2013

Baggage Handler/Loader

Air New Zealand
01.2009 - 01.2011

Furniture Removal

Coolmoves Furniture Removal
01.2009 - 01.2010

Labourer/Welder

Patton Engineering
01.2007 - 01.2009

Labourer/Repairer

Specialised Container Services
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bartender

Leopard Hotel
01.2002 - 01.2004

Logger/Breaking Out

BTK Logging

Woolhandling/Pressing

Mahoney Shearing

Soil Moisture Testing

Hydroservices

Napier Boys' High School
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