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

Logger/Breaking Out

BTK Logging

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

Labourer/Repairer

Specialised Container Services
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
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Duties included cash handling, stock taking, customer service and dealing with intoxicated persons.

Furniture Removal

Coolmoves Furniture Removal
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
  • Duties are self explanatory
  • Also an enjoyable role which required a huge amount of strength and fitness.

Soil Moisture Testing

Hydroservices
  • 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
Robert Fox