A North Island police employee has admitted raping a child.
The man appeared in the Porirua District Court this afternoon charged with raping a female under 12.
He pleaded guilty to the offence and has been remanded in custody until he is sentenced next month.
The offence that he has been convicted of carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
His role, location and other identifying details have been suppressed by Judge James Johnston to protect the young victim.