1. The New Zealand Police may release any information they hold if relevant to the purpose of this vetting request. This includes:
a. Conviction histories and infringement/demerit reports.
b. Active investigations, charges and warrants to arrest.
c. Charges that did not result in a conviction including those that were acquitted (not guilty), discharged without conviction or withdrawn.
d. Any interaction I have had with New Zealand Police relevant to the role being vetted, including investigations that did not result in prosecution or were resolved by an alternative resolution programme.
e. Information regarding family violence where I was the victim, offender or witness to an incident or offence. This is particularly relevant where the role being vetted for takes place in a home environment where exposure to physical or verbal violence could place vulnerable persons at emotional or physical risk.
f. Information subject to name suppression where that information is necessary for the purpose of this vet.
2. If I am eligible under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004, my conviction history will not be released unless:
a. Section 19(3) of the Clean Slate Act applies to this request (exceptions to the clean slate regime).
b. Section 31(3) of the Children’s Act 2014 applies to this request (safety checks of core children’s workers.
c. The vetting request is made for the purpose of an overseas visa / work permit and authorises the vetting report to be provided directly to the relevant embassy, high commission, or consulate.
Please see the vetting website for more information regarding the Clean Slate legislation and what may be released.
3.The Police Vetting Service may disclose newly obtained relevant information to the requesting agency after the completion of the Police vet in the following circumstances:
a. The disclosure of the newly obtained information is justified under the Privacy Act 2020 (if it had existed or been available at the time of the Police vet, it would have been disclosed); and
b. The Police Vetting Service has taken steps to confirm that the purpose for the Police vet still exists e.g., that I am employed or engaged in a role that required a Police vet. The Police Vetting Service will take reasonable steps to notify you prior to the disclosure.
4. Information provided in this consent form may be used to update New Zealand Police records.
5. I am entitled to a copy of the vetting report released to the agency (to be provided by the agency) and can request a correction of any personal information by contacting the Police Vetting Service.
6. Please notify the agency or the Police Vetting Service if you wish to withdraw your consent.
For further information about the vetting process, please see the vetting website.