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NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form 2026

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The NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form allows individuals to authorize the New Zealand Police to share their personal information with Open Polytechnic for vetting purposes. The document outlines the steps for completing and submitting the form, including identification requirements and options for submission. It emphasizes confidentiality and details the implications of criminal records in relation to roles involving child care. The form also includes consent clauses regarding the disclosure of personal information and rights under the Privacy Act.

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Begin by filling out your personal information in Section 2. Ensure you provide your family name, first names, gender, date of birth, and place of birth accurately.
If applicable, include any other names you may have used, marking them as alias (A), married name (M), or previous name (P).
Complete your permanent New Zealand residential address details including number/street, suburb, post code, and city/town/rural district.
Read through the consent to disclosure section carefully. Acknowledge your understanding by signing and dating the form at the bottom.
Choose one of the three options provided for returning the form: visiting Open Polytechnic for verification, posting it with verified identification, or downloading a Verification of Police Vetting form.

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How to get a Police vetting check in NZ?

Police vetting is an entirely online process, and vetting requests can only be submitted through the online agency portal. Refer to page three of the request and consent form guide above for information on preferred evidence of identity documents (ID).

How long does a Police vetting check take in NZ?

We complete most applications within 20 working days.

How much does Police vetting cost NZ?

How much does a Police vetting check cost? For New Zealand agencies, regulations set an initial fee of $8.50 + GST per vetting request to cover the actual and reasonable costs of a vetting request. Any change to the fee will need to be approved by Cabinet.

What does a Police check show in NZ?

A New Zealand police vetting check will return your conviction history and report other non-convicted information that is deemed to be relevant based on a specified role, any applicable legislation, and consideration of the safety of children or vulnerable people with whom you will have contact in that role.

How much is the PCC fee in New Zealand?

Copy of current Valid New Zealand Visa. One recently taken (within 6 months) passport size photograph pasted on the application. Do not staple/pin the photograph. Fee for PCC service is NZ $ 45.

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What ID is required for Police vetting NZ?

What forms of identity are acceptable as proof of identity? The New Zealand Police Vetting Service require the agency to check all details provided for an applicant against at least two forms of identity documents. At least one form must be photographic ID (e.g. Passport, Firearms Licence).

What information is needed for a criminal background check?

Regardless of the type of background check, you will at least need to answer questions about where youve lived, worked, went to school, and any military history or police records. Youll also need to have your fingerprints taken if youve never worked for the Federal Government.