Arms Officer

Arms Officer - Registry
Based in Auckland CBD
Salary - $69,337
Permanent, Police Employee
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
Through the Firearms Registry, we are strengthening how we manage firearms and other arms items in New Zealand. All firearms licence holders are now required to register arms items in their possession through digital or non-digital channels.
As an Arms Officer - Registry you will play a vital role in improving public safety by ensuring that lawfully obtained firearms and arms items are properly registered to prevent them falling into the wrong hands, reducing the risk of ordinary New Zealanders from becoming a victim of a firearms offence. The overarching remit of an Arms Officer - Registry will be to develop a sound working knowledge of the Arms Act 1983, and to support the registration, safe custody, and safe use of firearms within New Zealand, while supporting other business processes within the wider Firearms Safety Authority.
We are looking for a strong communicator, with excellent written and oral skills, who takes pride in the quality of work their work. We are looking for a strong team player who is also willing to be accountable for the delivery of their work.
Based in Auckland, this position encompasses digital and non-digital responsibilities, and requires a strong customer service ethic.
New Zealand Police fosters a high-performance culture, supporting the development of our staff while also ensuring that the health and wellbeing of our people remains a high priority. A core value of working in Police is ‘Valuing Diversity’. We recognise the value that differing perspectives and experiences make, enabling us to be better at what we do. We encourage applicants with a range of experience and life skills, and with any length of current tenure.
**Key Deliverables**:
Provide real time support to Arms Administrators with knowledge of firearms and legislation, as well as process and system support.
Make and receive calls in relation to; the Arms Act and Arms Regulations, dealing with and providing advice to members of the firearms community, public and with internal customers.
Validate and enter modifications, prohibitions, and cancellations in the firearms system.
Ensure all firearms records are correctly maintained and updated as required (sales or transfer, destruction, or other disposal).
Our business hours are Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1700 hrs. Some flexibility between these hours will be required with rotational shifts from 0800 to 1600, and 0900 to 1700.
Due to the nature of the work, this position is an office-based role, and a work from home option is not available.
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
Knowledge and experience in the use of firearms would be beneficial.
Whilst not essential, a working knowledge of the Arms Act 1983 and associated legislation, or previous experience in another legislative environment, would be beneficial.
Critical thinking and sound judgement.
Experience working in a risk-based regulatory environment.
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary wil