Police Border Armourer

at New Zealand Police
Published August 11, 2023
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  
Salary
$87,401.00

Description

Police Border Armourer New Zealand Police location Auckland. Salary starting from $87,401.00.

Company description New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

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 the role the New Zealand Police is seeking to appoint a full time permanent Armourer within the National Organised Crime Group based at Ellerslie in Auckland. An Armourer in this position within New Zealand Police will be responsible for supporting the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) and New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) with identifying, evaluating and assessing firearms, firearms parts and related material to identify illegal firearms imports and trends; provide evidence to identify firearms, firearms parts and related material for investigations and criminal proceedings. Evaluating, repairing and modifying Police service firearms, Tasers, and accessories as well as providing technical advice to various Arms Officers, Firearms Licensing and other Police Staff.

Key accountabilities work in partnership with New Zealand Customs Service, Te Tari Pūreke (Firearms Safety Authority) and aligned agencies. Conduct day to day examinations of firearms, firearms parts, ammunition and other firearms related ancillary items at the New Zealand border and provide expert knowledge to ensure legislative requirements and permit conditions as applicable are adhered to.

Support the gathering of intelligence on firearms, firearm parts, accessories and ammunition with respect to importation, unlawful possession or use in conjunction with criminal offending; to assist with the build-up of detailed knowledge on emerging trends, threats and security risks, whilst informing compliance and safety initiatives. Conduct examination of firearms, firearms parts, ammunition and firearms related material and documentation for the NOCG Firearms Investigation Team (FIT); provide expert knowledge to support investigations and diversion enquiries.

An ability to identify then underlying causes of problems, assess key issues and make good judgements and decisions. An ability to structure logically and portray ideas clearly in written work, a strong customer focus and an ability to work as part of a focused team and maintain communications with external agencies. Inspect, repair and modify all Police firearms on a regular basis including visits to districts.

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.

Recognised NZDF Armourer qualification or similar. Full Class 1 Drivers License. Demonstrate the necessary knowledge and experience relevant to the position. First Aid Qualified. 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".

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.

Salary this position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $87,401and $101,687 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.