Vetting Officer New Zealand Police location Wellington.

About the role the Police Vetting service provides criminal history checks and other relevant information on potential and current employees to approved agencies that provide care and protection to children and vulnerable members of society, in conjunction with relevant legislation. As a Vetting Officer, your role is integral in upholding police responsibilities by maintaining public safety through accurate and timely vetting results.

Key accountabilities analyse information of risk held on individual(s) and make informed decisions based on risk to the role applied for. Create intelligence reports in conjunction with Enhanced Assessment Unit Standards. Develop and maintain a wide range of positive relationships (internal and external). Research, collect and conduct preliminary analysis to identify and highlight any key emerging trends, issues and risks.

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.

A mindset that embracers change, is adaptable and able to be flexible and agile in their thinking and way of working. Supportive of team members and looks for opportunities to contribute to an inclusive environment. Determining the relevance and potential risks identified of information that is being analysed whilst upholding confidentiality. Have a commitment to excellence – ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for long periods of time, learn from mistakes, a drive to improve and take on feedback.

Additional Information this role is based at the Police National Headquarters, Wellington. The successful candidate must reside in Wellington. This role is set at an Individual Contributor level: this means your key purpose is to deliver (or enable others to deliver) “Our Business”. About us our mission is to be the safest country by delivering services that ensure New Zealand communities are confident, safe and secure.