New Zealand Police Vetting Request and Consent Form

Submit the completed New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request & Consent Form to the Approved Agency that requested the vetting. Attach all necessary identification documents and ensure that all sections are properly filled. Use the physical address, email, or fax number provided by the Approved Agency for submission. Our advice is to double-check all information for accuracy before submission to avoid any delays or issues in processing.

Please refer to updated guidelines and deadlines for the Vulnerable Children Act submissions to ensure compliance in 2024 and 2025.

The New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request & Consent Form is designed to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups, such as children, elderly, and other vulnerable adults. Individuals working in roles that involve contact with these groups must undergo a vetting process to verify their suitability. This form collects detailed personal information and consent to conduct background checks and release relevant information. The primary purpose of this form is to protect vulnerable communities by providing a thorough vetting process. The New Zealand Police Vetting Service checks conviction histories, active charges, and any interactions with the police that may impact the applicant's role. This helps employers and organizations make informed decisions about the suitability of candidates working with vulnerable individuals. By completing and submitting this form, applicants provide consent for the New Zealand Police to release necessary information to the Approved Agency requesting the vetting. This process helps maintain a safe environment for vulnerable groups by ensuring that only suitable individuals are employed or involved in positions of trust.

• 1. Name of Approved Agency submitting vetting request: The official name of the agency requesting the vetting check.
• 2. Name of Applicant to be vetted: The full name of the individual undergoing the vetting process.
• 3. Description of Applicant's role: A brief description of the role for which the applicant is being vetted.
• 4. Applicant's purpose: The reason for the vetting request, such as employment, volunteering, prosecution, etc.
• 5. Group(s) applicant will have contact with: Indicates the vulnerable groups the applicant will work with, such as children, elderly, or other vulnerable adults.
• 6. Primary role for the agency: The main responsibility of the applicant within the agency, such as caregiving, healthcare, education, etc.
• 7. Vulnerable Children Act request: Whether the vetting request is mandatory under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the check reason.
• 8. Evidence of identity: Details of primary and secondary ID documents sighted for verification purposes.
• 9. Personal Information: Applicant's personal details including name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and address.
• 10. Previous names: Any previous names or aliases the applicant has used.
• 11. Consent to release information: Applicant's consent for the New Zealand Police to release relevant personal information.
• 12. Electronic Signature: Applicant's electronic signature confirming the accuracy of the information provided and consent to the vetting process.

Failure to submit the New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request & Consent Form can result in significant delays or ineligibility for the intended role. Missing this step fails to ensure the necessary background checks for working with vulnerable groups.

• Delays in Processing: Failure to submit the form will delay the vetting process, potentially impacting employment or participation in programs.
• Ineligibility for Role: Without completing the vetting process, applicants may be deemed ineligible for roles requiring interaction with vulnerable groups.
• Non-Compliance with Legislation: Not submitting the form may result in non-compliance with legal requirements, such as the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

• 1. Employment in Childcare: For roles involving caregiving and supervision of children.
• 2. Volunteering with Youth Groups: For volunteers working with youth programs to ensure suitability.
• 3. Healthcare Positions: For healthcare providers interacting with vulnerable patients.
• 4. Educational Roles: For staff involved in educational services for children and vulnerable groups.
• 5. Licensing Applications: For businesses applying for licenses that involve contact with vulnerable populations.