He had a twenty - year career as a police officer before becoming a public servant and serving as Chief Executive of the Prime Minister 's Office .
Rua was born on Rakahanga and educated at Aitutaki Junior High School and Tereora College .
Rua had a twenty - year career as a police officer before becoming a public servant and serving as Chief Executive of the Prime Minister 's Office .
Rua was born on Rakahanga and educated at Aitutaki Junior High School and Tereora College .