Firearms Vetter at NZ Police, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Firearms Vetter, it starts with you!

• Based in Waitemata District
• Remuneration: per rota
• 6 Months Fixed Term
• Part time (varied hours)
• JR 28228

 

About the role

The purpose of Arms Safety and Control (ASAC) is to enable New Zealand to be a world leader in firearms safety through an effective regulatory and administrative approach to the Arms Act and Arms Regulations. The purpose of arms staff is to contribute to Our Business by being the safest country: one in which people are safe and feel safe by ensuring the safe use, possession and control of firearms. As an Arms Vetter you will directly support the District Firearms Licensing Team primarily by interviewing firearms license applicants and other persons, to determine an applicant's suitability to be issued with a New Zealand firearms license. Firearms Vetters' generally start duty from home but have support at local police stations and from the national firearms team.  They are required to travel within their area to visit license applicants and referees in their homes to assess the security setup of the firearm and suitability of the applicant to ensure they are reaching the required criteria.  This will often involve weekend and early evening work

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Interviewing applicant and referees for a firearms licence.
• Inspecting firearms security in private premises.
• Inventory checks of firearms held by dealers and endorsement holders (eg, pistols and restricted weapons).
• Consistent and efficient processing of applications and reporting on security of each license application

 

What you'll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

 You will need:

• Strong interview and report writing skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter, work with minimal supervision, manage appointments and respond to takings in a timely manner.
• A full NZ driver's licence.
• A reliable vehicle (mileage is reimbursed).  Unmarked police vehicles can be made available for use outside of normal business hours.
• Competency in the use of an iphone and laptop (software used includes Microsoft Office 365; Word, Outlook and re-writable pdf forms).
• Ability to pass police background checks.
• Experience with firearms might be an advantage but is not necessary.

 

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

 

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:  https://tenone.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/Core%20Competencies%20updated%20Nov%202020%20compressed.pdf

 

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

 

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/01-2021/arms_vetter_pd.pdf

 

About us

Our mission is to be the safest country by delivering services that ensure New Zealand communities are confident, safe and secure.

 

Working Flexibly 

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

For more information on the above, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

 

 

How to apply

Please note: Applications submitted directly through the Government Jobs Website are no longer considered. Please visit our Police Careers page: https://career10.successfactors.com/career?company=nzpolice to apply for this position.

 

If this position sounds like you, click on this link to apply: https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=28228&company=nzpolice

. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

 

 

 

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Fiona.Lumb@police.govt.nz

 

Application close on Friday 5th of February 2021 at 5pm