Arms Officer

at  New Zealand Police

Based in Tauranga
Salary from $69,337
Permanent, Police Employee
Mō matou | About us
The purpose of Te Tari Pūreke , Firearms Safety Authority business unit is to enable New Zealand to be a world leader in arms safety through an effective regulatory and administrative approach to the Arms Act and Arms Regulations. Established to lead, operate, and develop investment in modernisation of the firearms system, which will result in a more efficient and effective risk-based licensing system, and shall improve public confidence in the firearms licensing system. The modernisation of the Arms Regulatory System will take every opportunity to prevent harm through transparent, high quality, consistent, legislatively correct, and effective regulatory activities. This will also cover world leading administration, education, and promotion of compliance within the provisions of the Arms Act and Arms Regulations.
To learn more about us, click here to view our About Te Tari Pūreke video.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As an Arms Officer working within the Bay of Plenty District Arms Team, you will take every opportunity to prevent harm through the transparent, consistent, timely and efficient regulation of the Arms Act 1983 and Arms Regulations 1992, as well as fulfilling the administration and educational requirements involved in the promotion of regulatory compliance.
You will earn trust and confidence by working together in partnership with other policing groups, the firearms community, the wider New Zealand public, and other agencies and organisations to achieve collective impact.
Due to existing business demands and in line with the key accountabilities, initially a good part of the role will be supporting vetting activity within the district. Over time this could move to support broader taskings and activity as our business continually evolves

TAKOHANGA MATUA | KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide Arms Act and Arms Regulation compliance and best practice advice and guidance to members of the firearms community, public and internal customers.
Support and respond to front counter enquiries that relates to all firearms regulatory activities.
Review all licence files returned by Vetters and approve applications for firearms licences and dealer licences when the applicant is found to be ‘fit and proper’. Where an applicant is not found to be ’fit and proper’ prepare the intention to refuse file for review by the Arms Supervisor and/or District Firearms Lead before final decision by a commissioned officer.
Validate and enter modifications, prohibitions and cancellations in the firearms system and issue permits to possess pistols and restricted weapons when appropriate.
Inspect or cause to be inspected the records, registers and premises of pistol clubs, dealer premises and collector, prohibited and pistol endorsement holder residence or business to ensure they are meeting their obligations under the Arms Act and Arms Regulations.
May be required to perform vetting interviews.
May be required to attend gun shows and auctions to ensure the correct transfer of firearms between licence and endorsement holders using the approved processes.

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.
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. While training will be provided, prior firearms knowledge and handling experience would be advantageous.
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”.
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 more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
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/02-2023/armsofficertetaripureke.pdf
How to apply
Pāwhiria i konei kia tonoa te tūnga | 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
Mēnā he pātai āu mō te tūnga, ka pai tō whakapā atu ki te Recruitment Advisor mā te Courtenay.Moen@police.govt.nz | If you have any questions about this vacancy, the Recruitment Advisor, Courtenay, can be contacted on Courtenay.Moen@police.govt.nz.
Ka katia ngā tono ā te 5pm , Rāhina 20th Haratua 2024 | Applications close 5pm , Monday 20th May 2024
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00pm 20th May 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates

Please refer the Job description for details