Arms Vetter at NZ Police, Canterbury - Ashburton;Canterbury - Christchurch;Canterbury - Christchurch/Timaru;Canterbury - Timaru;Canterbury - Timaru/Christchurch;Canterbury - Chatham Islands;Canterbury

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We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

About us

Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority is New Zealand’s Firearms Regulator. Our Vision is to ensure the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.

To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing systems; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe possession and lawful use of firearms.

We are committed to fostering a culture of safe and responsible firearms use, gun ownership and awareness by working collaboratively with the firearms community, our stakeholders, and fellow agencies.

About the role

The Arms Vetter, Canterbury District Firearms Arms Team will take every opportunity to prevent harm through the transparent, consistent, timely and efficient regulation of the Arms Act 1983 and Arms Regulations 1992, whilst fulfilling the administrative and educational requirements involved in promoting regulatory compliance. 

In this role your primary responsibility will be the vetting of firearm licence applications. You will be required to travel within a geographical area to visit licence applicants and referees, to assess the suitability of the applicant and the firearms security.

Key Deliverables:

• Undertake interviews of applicants and referees for firearms licence applications.
• Undertake inspections of firearms security.
• Consistently and efficiently process the vetting of files and report on security.
• Inspect firearms held by licence and endorsement holders, and ensure all records are correct.
• Maintain a good understanding of the Arms Act, Arms Regulations, Firearms Safety Code and other support material. 
• Appropriately represent Te Tari Pūreke as a regulator in a public facing position.

Working at Te Tari Pūreke in NZ Police

Come and join a team who are passionate about ensuring the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.

We as the firearms regulator, collaborate closely with both the Ministry of Justice and NZ Police. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for policy advice and system oversight and NZ Police is responsible for law enforcement function.

Together we seek to continuously improve our approach across the firearm’s regulatory environment.

While we do look 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.

If you want to contribute to keeping our communities safe and enjoy purposeful and meaningful work then come join our highly motivated team

Special requirements

• Must be a self-starter, work with minimal supervision and have excellent time management skills. 
• Proven capability in conducting high-quality interviews and producing clear, accurate reports is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.
• Must be proficient in the use of an iPhone, a laptop and Microsoft Office 365 software including Outlook.
• Ability to understand and interpret firearms legislation and regulations.
• Ability to pass Police background checks.
• A full driver licence and reliable transport are essential as you may be required to use your personal vehicle for work purposes, reimbursement based on IRD rates.
• Experience with firearms is desirable.
• Previous experience working in a regulatory environment is desirable but not essential.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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/09-2022/arms_vetter_1.pdf

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

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If this position sounds like you, click apply now. 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

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. 

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

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm, Friday 17th July 2026.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received.