New Zealand
Police Vetting Service
Education & Childcare
Healthcare & Aged Care
Government & Public Sector
What the check is?
A Police-conducted vetting process that reviews convictions, relevant non-conviction information and interactions with Police.
What the value is?
Provides a deeper view of criminal history than standard checks.
What does it check?
Police databases for convictions and information relevant to children, vulnerable people or trusted roles.
Why do you do it?
Protects vulnerable groups and reduces hiring risk in high-responsibility roles.
How often does it need to be checked?
Typically every 2–3 years or during role changes.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Education; healthcare; aged care; NGOs; government.
Risk of not doing it?
You may hire someone unsuitable for trusted positions.
