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Video transcript

The video opens to show a man walking down a suburban street in New Zealand. It’s a sunny day and he’s walking his dog. A jogger runs past.

Male voiceover: “The best part about working for the Firearm Safety Authority Te Tari Pūreke…” 

Man: (in background) “Morning”

The scene changes to show the same man in an office. He’s wearing a suit and looking directly towards the camera. He’s called Richard and he’s a Senior Leader at Te Tari Pūreke. 

Richard: “…is that you know you are making a real difference.”

The scene changes to show Richard walking down the street. He talks to his dog. 

Richard: “come on boy, let’s get you home.” 

The scene cuts to show Richard getting into his car.

Richard’s voiceover: “The Authority oversees the Firearms Registry and regulates the legitimate possession and use of firearms.” 

The scene shows Richard inside his car and then driving down the street.

Richard’s voiceover: “Our vision is that the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.”

The scene changes to show Richard in the same office as before. He’s looking directly at the camera.

 Richard’s voiceover: “That's a pretty purposeful reason to get out of bed in the morning.”

The scene changes to show Richard in the Te Tari Pūreke office walking towards a female member of staff. She smiles to greet him. The wall behind them is dark green and has text in white. The signage reads: 'Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority'.

Richard’s voiceover: “I think what surprises a lot of people interested in working here is you don't need to be a police officer to work with us.”

The camera zooms in to show the female staff member talking to Richard.

Richard’s voiceover: “You don't need to know all about firearms, as we train all our people with the skills they need to do the job. 

The scene cuts back to Richard looking directly at the camera.

Richard: “All our people are making a real difference in the safety of our communities.”

The scene changes to show a group of office staff sitting around a table. 

Male voiceover: “What we are doing impacts all of Aotearoa.”

The scene changes to show a male member of staff called Jesse, a Change Analyst. Jesse looks directly at the camera.

Jesse’s voiceover: “So not just the 240,000 licence holders that have firearms, but also the other 4.7 million people around the country who just want to be safe…

The scene cuts back to the office staff sitting around the table.

Jesse’s voiceover: “…and want to make sure others are safe as well.”

The scene changes to show Richard walking into a busy office, with staff sitting at desks, typing on laptops, or looking at monitor screens. 

Richard’s voiceover: “One of the roles we recruit for is the Arms Administrator.”

The scene changes to show a busy office, the camera follows a female staff member to her desk. She sits down in front of a monitor and puts on a headset. 

Richard’s voiceover: “In this role, a lot of important work comes your way each and every day. 

The camera moves around to show the female staff member sitting down at a desk. There are other staff members working at desks alongside and behind her. 

Richard’s voiceover: “You support firearms licensing, the registry system, and the wider work of the Authority.”

The camera moves to show another female member of staff at her desk. She is talking to another staff member. The camera cuts back to the female member of staff with a headset on, sitting in front of a computer monitor. 

Richard’s voiceover: “You need an eye for detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work well with others.”

The next scene is the female staff member looking directly at the camera. Her name is Izzy and she’s an Arms Administrator. 

Izzy: “Communication is definitely key.”

The scene changes to show Izzy working at a table with a laptop talking to a male staff member.

Izzy’s voiceover: “Being able to have those conversations with my team, but then also being able to
relay the information back to our firearms licence holders.”

The scene changes to a female staff member in the office facing the camera. Her name is Rovine, she’s an Arms Administrator. 

Rovine’s voiceover: “You just really need to be enthusiastic and give them the best service you can…”
The scene changes to show Rovine wearing a headset and speaking into the headset microphone.

In the next scene, we see a Firearms licence holder talking on his phone. There is a firearm mounted next to him and a laptop on the desk. 

The scene changes back to Rovine wearing a headset and nodding her head.

Rovine’s voiceover: “…and making sure you give them clear and concise information.”

The scene changes to a male staff member. Jesse looks directly towards the camera.

Jesse: “The culture is new, which is a very good thing…”

The scene changes to show Jesse walking into an office lunchroom. A group of staff are standing around a kitchen bench eating food. 

Jesse: “…we can come together and really define and shape what it looks like.”

The next scene is a male staff member looking directly at the camera. His name is Gideon, and he’s an Arms Officer.

Gideon: “We are in a space, in an environment….

The scene changes to show Gideon in the lunchroom with other members of staff eating together. The camera angle changes to show other staff enjoying lunch. 

Gideon’s voiceover: “…that respects each other's cultures and experience and knowledge.”

The scene changes to a female member of staff facing the camera. Her name is Lauren, she’s an Advisor Firearms Ecosystem. 

Lauren: “There's definitely a really good level of humour here.”

The scene changes to show Lauren and other members of staff laughing and enjoying lunch in the lunchroom.

Lauren’s voiceover: “…and I love that people turn up every day because they care about what they're doing.”

The scene changes to a female member of staff in the office looking at the camera. Her name is Lyle and she’s an Arms Officer.

Lyle: “There's so many passionate people who know a lot about the firearms business…”

The scene changes to show Lyle talking to a male staff member in the office lunchroom.

Lyle’s voiceover: “…and everyone's encouraged to bring themselves to work, and it's a really positive place to be.”

The scene changes to show the outside of a small wooden cabin. There is a young boy standing on the deck, his father, a hunter, is walking across the lawn in front of the cabin to greet Lyle who is walking towards him from the left of camera. Both are extending their hands towards each other.  

The scene changes to show a close up of the hunter as he shakes hands with Lyle. The two turn their backs to the camera and walk in the direction of the cabin deck. The boy walks away from the approaching adults, and they all walk towards the cabin door.

Richard’s voiceover: “Another key role for us is our people working face to face out there in the community to ensure people are using guns responsibly.”

The scene changes to show a close up of a female hunter wearing a white wool beanie and gloves, holding open a firearm to show an empty barrel. She closes it with a snap and places it inside a gun cabinet that contains several other firearms. The female hunter closes the door of the cabinet. The camera angle changes to show Lyle looking on as the woman attaches a large padlock to the gun cabinet and locks it. 

Richard: “When someone applies for a firearms licence, our team members interview them, check their referees, look at their security setup and process their application.”

The scene changes to show the female hunter and the Te Tari Pūreke staff member standing in front of several parked cars, shaking hands. It cuts to show Lyle walking over to a different man outside his home and shaking his hand.

Richard: “…to make sure they are a responsible licence holder.”

The scene changes to show the Te Tari Pūreke staff member with her back to the camera, walking towards a wooden house as a man in a black jacket approaches from the house with a dog at his side.

Richard’s voiceover: “You're out there in the community a fair bit, so it's a perfect role for someone that is a people person.”

The two shake hands. The scene changes to Lyle back in the office, facing the camera. 

Lyle: “You need to be empathetic, patient, adaptable, but most importantly, you need to be able to read people.”

The scene takes us back to Lyle and the man sitting at a wooden table on the deck of the house.

Female voiceover: “Following the Christchurch attacks, when I joined, I thought…”

Next, Heaven-Leigh, an Intelligence Support Officer speaks to the camera. 

Heaven-Leigh: “…the value of making New Zealand the safest country really hit home, and I thought, I need to be a part of that.”

The scene changes to Lyle in the office facing the camera. 

Lyle: “This job is about keeping my tamariki, my kids safe, my whānau safe…”

The next scene changes to a male staff member in the office facing the camera. His name is Douglas and he’s a Senior Partnership Advisor. 

Douglas: “Doing something to…dare I say it, honour the memory of my friend who was one of the victims of Raurimu.”

The scene cuts to Britney, an Arms Administrator in the office looking at the camera. 

Britney: “The most important thing for me is to be able to help the wider community in New Zealand…”

The scene changes to show Britney with other staff around a table in the office.

Britney’s voiceover: “….and knowing that I'm doing something to make the country safer.”

The next scene is Gideon in the office talking to the camera. 

Gideon: “I think being a part of that vision makes me feel like I've got a purpose…”

The scene changes to show Gideon sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor and talking to a staff member. 

Gideon’s voiceover: “…in the things that I'm doing.”

The scene changes to show Emilia, Senior Partnerships Advisor facing the camera. 

Emilia’s voiceover: “There are legitimate uses for firearms….”

The scene changes to a hunter walking back towards his all-terrain vehicle, his firearm is pointed downwards, carrying a rabbit carcass by the back legs. There are two dogs in the back of the vehicle. 

The scene changes again to show a hunter and child in the bush, walking towards the camera. The hunter is carrying a deer carcass. He has the deer’s front legs over his shoulders and is clutching the back legs in his hands. The boy is wearing a hi-vis orange cap. 

Emilia’s voiceover: “…whether that's pest control, kai gathering, farming, or collecting.”

The scene changes back to a close up of Emilia in the office looking towards the camera. 

Emilia: “What we're trying to do is to make sure that we are doing it in the safest way possible for everyone.”

The next scene shows the front of an office building. The front doors open, and staff walk out.

Richard’s voiceover: “If you want to be part of an awesome team with great career progression opportunities…”

The scene cuts to show the team leaving the building and waving each other goodbye. 

Office staff (in background): “See ya.”

Richard’s voiceover: “…making New Zealand a safer place, visit the website to find out more.”

The scene changes to an end screen which is white. The text says: Visit our website to find out more: firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/careers. Underneath is the Te Tari Pūreke, Firearms Safety Authority logo and a link to Facebook.

[ENDS]
 

Haere mai

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

Te Tari Pūreke is the lead regulator for firearms in Aotearoa New Zealand.

New Zealand Police is moving from being an administrator of the Arms Act by standing up Te Tari Pūreke to become an effective regulator.

Te Tari Pūreke has three core functions:

  • to effectively implement the firearms licensing system
  • to manage the Firearms Registry
  • to educate people to enable compliance and promote the safe use of legitimate firearms.

While Te Tari Pūreke must maintain independence as regulator, we are a business unit of Police. We collaborate closely with Police, sharing information and insights to strengthen investigations and intelligence to mitigate risk. Together we monitor, manage and seek to continuously improve our collaborative approach to the firearms regulatory environment.

We need good people to help us as we fully establish Te Tari Pūreke. Come join us!

About us

Get involved

We need good people to join us as we fully establish Te Tari Pūreke. This includes everything from regulatory roles to helping to process firearms applications.

If you’re keen to be part of an organisation whose purpose you can get behind and you want to make a difference keeping all communities safe, we have a wide variety of different positions available now.

To search for job openings, go to the Police Careers website, type “firearms” in the keyword box and click “in job title or description”, and click "Search Jobs". This will show you all the current positions that we're currently recruiting for. 

Police Careers Website (SuccessFactors) 

Have a question? Get in touch ASC.NationalRecruitment@police.govt.nz

Customer facing roles

Make Aotearoa a safer place by helping to process firearms applications. We want your customer-facing experience, your problem solving and communication skills, attention to detail and professionalism. 

If you are flexible, innovative, fresh-thinking, good at building and maintaining relationships, upbeat and progressive, come and join our team to make Aotearoa a safer place. There are a range of positions available now. 

Have a question? Get in touch 

Arms Supervisor

Managing a firearms licensing team for a district, you will oversee workflow management ensuring effective NIA (National Intelligence Application) case management practices, including tasking and coordination. 

 

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About the role

Managing a firearms licensing team for a district, you will oversee workflow management ensuring effective NIA (National Intelligence Application) case management practices, including tasking and coordination.

You will be responsible for:

  • ensuring the team are meeting national performance indicators
  • prioritising firearms safety functions
  • delivery of training
  • supporting and implementing change management practices to ensure process and legislative compliance.

About you

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.

While 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.


Key accountabilities

  • Communication: Having the skills to influence and engage teams, partners and community.
  • Individually responsible and accountable: Being accountable for your own and the team’s performance and taking responsibility for the team’s contribution and development.
  • Continuous improvement: Having the experience to foster and encourage innovative and diverse approaches.
  • Decision making: Having the skills to solve problems and lead sound decision making under pressure.

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.

 

Arms Officer

We’re looking for people with the ability to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the Arms Act. 

As an Arms Officer you’ll provide Arms Act and Arms Regulation compliance best practice advice and guidance to members of the firearms community. 

 

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About the role

As a Firearms Officer working within the Firearms Team, you will take every opportunity to prevent harm through the transparent, consistent, timely and efficient regulation, administration, education and promotion of compliance with the provisions of the Arms Act.


About you

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. While 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.

We’re looking for people with the ability to develop a sound knowledge of the Arms Act in order to provide the highest level of satisfaction to the firearms community. You will need to have basic Microsoft Office competencies. Prior firearms knowledge would be advantageous. Training will be provided.


Key accountabilities

  • Review licence files returned by vetters and approve applications if applicant is found to be ‘Fit and proper’. Alternatively, you will also prepare files for the intention of refusal for further review.
  • Undertake vetting interviews in districts.
  • Maintain relationships with the firearms community to ensure the licence application and renewal workload can be effectively managed.
  • Individually responsible and accountable: Being accountable for our performance and taking responsibility for our contribution and development.

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.

 

Arms Vetter

 As an Arms Vetter you will interview firearms licence applicants and other persons to determine their suitability to be issued a New Zealand Firearms Licence. 

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About the role

As an Arms Vetter you will travel within your local area, visiting licence applicants and their referees in their homes. You will be taught how to assess an applicant’s security set up, as well as their suitability, to ensure they meet the set criteria.

You will manage your interview times, generally starting your day from home or from your local police station.

Being able to work flexibly is a requirement of the role as you will need to meet with applicants and referees at various times, such as after they finish work.

As a fixed term member your primary role is to interview firearms licence applicants and other persons to determine an applicant’s suitability to be issued with a New Zealand firearms licence.

You’ll already have a fantastic communication style, sound computer skills, be self-managing, and enjoy working in a goal driven environment. With excellent attention to detail, the ability to take instruction and be welcoming of ongoing training, you’ll enjoy being part of a fast paced, proactive culture where you’ll genuinely be making a difference. You will be trained to interview, make assessments, use systems and set processes, and have mana and confidence to engage with members of the public.


About you

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. While 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 driver's licence 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 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 may be an advantage but is not necessary.
  • Ability to understand firearms legislation/regulations.
  • Previous experience working in a regulatory environment may be an advantage but not necessary.

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 licence application.
  • As required, perform duties to support the District Arms Office in regulatory functions and/or administration and operational responsibilities of the Arms licensing process.

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.

 

Arms Administrator 

This role is responsible for processing a variety of firearms related applications, entering and maintaining information into the national database and other systems, and contributing to high quality administration of the Arms Act and Regulations. 

 

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About the role

Our purpose is to effectively regulate the legitimate possession and use of firearms to keep all communities safe.

This role is predominantly responsible for:

  • Processing a variety of firearms-related applications
  • Entering and maintaining information in the national database and other system,
  • Undertaking other tasks and activities that contribute to high quality and effective administration of the Arms Act and Regulations.

Due to the nature of this role, there may be some shift or weekend hours required subject to operational requirements.


About you

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. While 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.


Key accountabilities

  • Carries out computer based activity, including checks on Licence applications, file management and data entry.
  • Processing firearms applications, endorsements and permits.
  • File preparation and updating case files
  • Administrative functions to support New Zealand Police in regulating the Arms Act
  • Works as part of a team and contributes in a positive manner to delivering of goals/standards to meet policy and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Able to effectively manage workflow within times frames for service delivery and accountability.
  • Individually responsible and accountable: Being accountable for our performance and taking responsibility for our contribution and development

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.

 

FAQs

I don’t know anything about firearms, can I still apply? 

Many of our applicants won’t have any experience working with or handling firearms. 

It’s not an entry requirement for the majority of our roles. You’ll learn a lot in your time with us - it is an exciting time to join the team as we stablish a dedicated firearms regulator responsible for overseeing safe and lawful firearms ownership. 

I don’t live in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch; do you have positions in other regions? 

Yes. We want applications from right across the country. 

How will my gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs affect my application? 

We value diversity. 

Different cultures, backgrounds and ideas help make Te Tari Pūreke what it is. We’re interested in you and what you can bring to Te Tari Pūreke. 

I’ve only just returned to New Zealand; do I need to provide an overseas clearance? 

Yes. You will need to provide a Police clearance for any other country you've worked or lived in for three consecutive months or more, since the age of 17. 

This includes living or working in Australia for three months or more. 

I can speak a second language; will it help me in my application? 

Knowing another language could make your application stronger, but it’s really important that you can speak, read, write, and listen in English. 

Can I apply if I’m on a work visa? 

All applicants must be either a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or have New Zealand Permanent Residency in order to apply. 

We suggest you visit the NZ Immigration website if you wish to know more about obtaining New Zealand permanent residency. 

How does the Clean Slate Act apply to me and my partner or to my family? 

The Clean Slate Act 2004 doesn’t apply to Police applicants. Your partner and your family will also be vetted under the Clean Slate Act. 

Can I still apply if I have traffic offences? 

If you have traffic infringements or written traffic warnings your application may still be considered. 

Consideration is also given to the type of offence; how many you have and how long ago they took place. 

What happens if I have a criminal conviction, can I still apply? 

People with serious proven convictions relating to specific drugs, dishonesty, violence, and sexual crimes, or multiple drink-driving convictions cannot work for New Zealand Police or Te Tari Pūreke. 

Let our recruitment team know about any previous criminal convictions including warnings, court appearances, or diversions as soon as you apply. 

People with less serious or one-off historic convictions are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Background checks are part of the selection process, and every applicant is assessed on their own merit. Some proven charges and offences concerning your family or friends may have an impact on your application. 

The best way to check and find out is to apply and get the process underway. 

Last updated
8 July 2024

 

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