New Zealand Police Vetting Checks

NZ Police Vetting Checks are often requested for roles involving vulnerable adults or children in New Zealand. They are a safeguarding measure aiming to protect vulnerable members of the community, including children, the elderly and the disabled.

A NZ Police Vet unearths not only convictions, but may also contain additional information that held by New Zealand Police. Any information received by New Zealand Police may be disclosed if deemed relevant, including any interactions the individual may have had with the New Zealand Police.

VETTING.com makes requesting the police vet check process easy for your candidates. After your request, your candidates are guided through a simple workflow to submit their information and documents. Results for the police vet check are typically received in twenty working days.

Please note: these checks are different to our NZ Ministry of Justice checks.

Top NZ Police Vetting Check FAQ

What’s the difference between a Police Vetting Check and a Ministry of Justice Check?

While both checks relate to and cover New Zealand, the NZ Police Vetting check is specifically used in cases where the individual will be in contact with children or vulnerable adults. It may also include information from New Zealand Police regarding interactions or concerns they have had with the person.

The New Zealand Ministry of Justice Check can be used to screen an employee in any role. Results of these checks will only include disclosable criminal and/or traffic convictions.

What information is required for a NZ Police Vetting Check?

The Police vet service require a candidate's personal information and proof of identification (passport, NZ driver's license etc.). If traditional forms of identification are not held, we will prompt the candidate to provide an accepted alternative document.

COMPLETION TIME: TYPICALLY 20 BUSINESS DAYS

COVERAGE: NEW ZEALAND

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Hopefully we can answer all of your NZ Police Vetting check questions below, but if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.

When should I use a NZ Police Vetting check?

An organisation should request a Police vet check when hiring for positions in New Zealand where the candidate will be providing services for vulnerable adults or children. A NZ Police Vetting check also protects the employer, safeguarding the organisation and its clientele from risk.

How do I get a NZ Police Vetting check?

Using VETTING.com, you can request and track police and other pre-employment checks in one easy-to-use platform. Once you've signed up with VETTING.com, you can add your candidates who will then be notified and guided through the information they need to complete. Throughout the whole process you, as a VETTING.com user, are able to see where the candidate is in the process and when the results are ready.

How do I get the results?

Once received, the results will be made available for viewing and download on the VETTING.com platform.