Long-serving police leader Jill Rogers has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of New Zealand Police, after holding the role in an acting capacity since the end of March last year.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers confirmed the provisional appointment on Tuesday, describing Rogers as an "outstanding leader of people", "strongly connected to the communities she has worked in", and someone who has dealt with "some particularly challenging operational matters".
Rogers, who fronted police’s response to the fatal Tom Phillips shootout in September last year, joined police in 1993 and spent 17 years in the Criminal Investigation Branch working on serious and complex investigations.
She later held several senior roles, including District Commander for Counties Manukau between 2017 and 2023.
Along with the appointment of Mike Pannett as statutory Deputy Commissioner in December, Chambers said 2026 would begin with a "stable and strong" police executive.
"I have full confidence in my refreshed leadership. They bring the experience, competence and integrity that is needed to deliver on the priorities of police," he said.
"I know they will serve the frontline and staff of New Zealand Police and the communities of New Zealand well."
Chambers also announced the appointment of Cassandra Anderson as the Chief of Staff, saying she had "extensive experience" working at police since 2007, including as chief of staff to former Police Commissioner Mike Bush.
Both Deputy Commissioner roles had been vacant since the resignation of disgraced former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming in May and the retirement of long-serving Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura in July.
Superintendents Corrie Parnell, Jeanette Park and Tim Anderson will also begin as Assistant Commissioners from February 9.
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