Salary starting at $63,526
Permanent
About us
Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority is New Zealand’s Firearms Regulator. Our Vision is to ensure the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.
To achieve this, Te Tari Pūreke delivers four core functions: effectively implementing the firearms licensing systems; managing the Firearms Registry; educating people to enable compliance with their legislative responsibilities; and promoting the safe possession and lawful use of firearms.
We are committed to fostering a culture of safe and responsible firearms use, gun ownership and awareness by working collaboratively with the firearms community, our stakeholders, and fellow agencies.
About the role
This role is predominantly administrative and will be responsible for the entering and maintaining information in the National database (NIA) and other systems and undertaking other tasks and activities that contribute to high quality and effective administration of the Arms Act and Regulations.
Key Deliverables:
Ability to work the Microsoft office suite, and applications required for the role.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to engage with the public in person or by telephone.
Ability to plan and prioritise a high workload.
Able to work at steady pace, with good attention to detail.
Able to embrace and adapt to change.
You understand the importance of confidentially with the use of personal information.
Working at Te Tari Pūreke in NZ Police
Come and join a team who are passionate about ensuring the possession and use of firearms in Aotearoa is the safest in the world.
We as the firearms regulator, collaborate closely with both the Ministry of Justice and NZ Police. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for policy advice and system oversight and NZ Police is responsible for law enforcement function.
Together we seek to continuously improve our approach across the firearms regulatory environment.
While we do look 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.
If you want to contribute to keeping our communities safe and enjoy purposeful and meaningful work then come join our highly motivated leadership team
Special requirements
Complete the Police Vetting process.
Office based role, Monday to Friday 0800-1630
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
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/08-2025/arms_administrator_te_tari_pureke.pdf
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Apply Now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a chronological list of previous roles that covers the role title and the date/duration (this is a mandatory requirement and replaces a CV).
Please use the link below to see an example of the correct CV format: https://tenone.police.govt.nz/media/15377
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
Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence at $63,536.
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [email protected]
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm, Friday 5th September 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Depending on the volume of interest, this role may close within 7 days of being advertised.
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