Become an integral part of the team at New Zealand Customs | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa and do your part for Aotearoa by helping to prevent cross-border crime.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Detector Dog Handlers are part of the Operations Support group, supporting specialist groups such as Investigations and the Customs Maritime Unit in addition to general border enforcement activity.
A Customs Detector Dog handler works with their dog to screen aircraft, people, ships, goods and premises, to detect prohibited items such as drugs and cash.
You will need to have a well-fenced property (minimum 1.5m high) with a grassed area where you can safely and securely kennel your dog at home. When fellow handlers are on leave, you may be required to care for a second dog.
Customs does not allow our detector dogs to live at a property with other dogs. We may make an exception if you own a retired service dog, assessed by our trainers as non-aggressive and suited to sharing their space.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:
You Will Also Need
He aha te mahi? | What’s involved?
Please read this carefully…
Applicants Who Are Short-listed Will Be Required To
Undergo a Practical Assessment day (where further shortlisting will take place)
Attend an Interview
Undertake the fitness testing (which includes undertaking a medical prior):
Complete psychometric testing
Undergo drug testing
Ko te wātaka | Time Line for shortlisted candidates:
Te mahi whakangungu | Training:
Successful applicants will be required to complete an initial ten week detector dog training course and pass final certification.
Me pehea te whakauru | How to apply
Please apply online. You will be asked about your previous experience and interest in the role. We would also like you to complete practical exercises where you will be asked to upload recordings of you completing them. Instructions and practical exercise demonstrations in example video clips will be sent to you separately once you’ve submitted your application.
For further information about this role please view the position description attached. Any other information can be obtained by contacting:
Supervising Customs Officer Detector Dog Unit – Joanne Ford by email [email protected]
Applications close 5 July 2023 at 5pm.
New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.
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