Two former Hillcrest High School students are making outstanding contributions through their careers with New Zealand Police, while also pursuing passions and opportunities beyond the badge.
Jasper Collier – From Top Recruit to Detective Constable
Former student Jasper Collier has continued to excel since graduating as top recruit from Police Wing 327 in 2019, where he received both the Minister’s Award for First in Wing and the Firearms Award.
After beginning his policing career in the Waikato, Jasper gained valuable frontline experience in both community and youth-focused roles before transferring to Tauranga to pursue a long-term goal of working in investigations. He now serves as a Detective Constable in the Western Bay of Plenty Criminal Investigation Branch, specialising in the Adult Sexual Assault team.
Jasper was recently recognised again for his dedication and professionalism, finishing top of the first dedicated Bay of Plenty Detective Development Course in 2025.
Reflecting on his pathway, Jasper says he values the opportunities policing provides and encourages people to stay open to different experiences. Before joining Police, he completed university study, travelled, and worked overseas, experiences he believes helped shape both his perspective and career.
Anjali Mulari – Representing New Zealand on the Ice
Former Hillcrest student Anjali Mulari has balanced an impressive policing career alongside representing New Zealand on the international sporting stage.
Anjali, an Assistant Fingerprint Officer based in Hamilton, was selected for the New Zealand Women’s Ice Hockey Team, the Ice Fernz, competing at the IIHF Women’s World Championships in South Africa.
Her journey in hockey began in Hamilton at the age of 12 before progressing into ice hockey as a teenager, travelling regularly to Auckland for training and competition. Since making the Ice Fernz in 2011, Anjali has represented New Zealand at eight world championship tournaments, earning individual honours including Best Player for New Zealand in 2016 and Best Forward at the 2017 IIHF World Championship Division IIB tournament.
Alongside elite sport, Anjali has built a successful career with New Zealand Police. She joined Police in 2016 as an emergency communicator while completing postgraduate study in Forensic Science, before moving into forensic fingerprint work. She is currently in year two of her specialist training as a Fingerprint Officer and says she loves being part of such a supportive team.
Balancing work, study, family life, and international sport is no small feat, but Anjali credits the support of her husband and family for helping her continue to pursue her goals.
We are incredibly proud to see both Jasper and Anjali making such meaningful contributions in their careers while continuing to challenge themselves and represent their communities with pride. Their stories are fantastic examples of service, resilience, and embracing opportunities both within Aotearoa and beyond.
