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New Zealand Police Looking for Arms Vetter at Taranaki Full Time
Firearms Vetter
- Based in Taranaki
- Salary Starting from $62,670
- 12 months fixed term, full time position
- Applications close 31 August 2022
Nationally Advertised Vacancy
About the role
The purpose of Arms Safety & Control (ASC) is to enable New Zealand to be a world leader in firearm safety through an effective regulatory and administrative approach to the Arms Act 1983 and Arms Regulations 1992. The purpose of ASC staff is to contribute to Our Business by becoming the safest country: one in which people are safe and feel safe by ensuring the safe use, possession and control of firearms.
As an Firearms Vetter you will be a valued member of the District Firearms Licensing Team and be engaged in interviewing firearms licence applicants and other persons, to determine an applicant’s suitability to be issued with a New Zealand firearms licence. Firearms Vetters generally start duty from home but have support from the wider District Firearms Licensing Team and at local police stations. You will be required to travel within the district to visit licence applicants and referees in their homes to assess firearm security and the suitability of the applicant to ensure they meet the required criteria.
Key Accountabilities
- Interviewing applicant and referees for a firearms licence.
- Inspecting firearm 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 licence application.
- As required, perform duties to support the District Licensing Office in regulatory functions and/or administration and operational responsibilities of the Arms licensing process.
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, and excellent time management skills.
- A full driver license and reliable transport are essential as you will be required to use your personal vehicle for work purposes (costs will be reimbursed). You must also have full Business use vehicle insurance.
- 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 is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to understand firearm legislation/regulations.
- Previous experience working in a vetting and/or regulatory environment is desirable but not essential.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the Police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.
This role is set at
Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.
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://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.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/03-2021/arms_vetter.pdf
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/03-2021/arms_vetter.pdf
About us
Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.
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
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
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact
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