New Zealand Police Check & Clearance Certificate

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Are you wondering how to get a police check for New Zealand and obtain the clearance certificate you need for employment purposes and which one to choose? At CVCheck, we make it easy to apply for and obtain a police check for NZ fast.

  • Fast and 100% online
  • Accurate information direct from the relevant authorities
  • Trusted for employment purposes by national government, licensing authorities and employers in NZ.

A police check in NZ is formally known as a criminal record and traffic check or police vetting check. We’ve broken down each NZ police clearance, so you can see what information is provided and choose the right police check for NZ employment purposes.

  • Criminal Record and Traffic

    Police Vetting

    Overview

    A criminal record and traffic check in New Zealand, commonly referred to as an NZ police check or clearance certificate, is a formal document that lists an individual’s disclosable criminal and traffic convictions. These are the results from any court appearances recorded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Justice and are in compliance with the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004.

    An NZ police vetting check is a formal document that includes a criminal background check and lists details about any convictions in New Zealand plus other information deemed relevant to the inquiry. The purpose of the NZ police vetting service is to contribute to public safety, particularly the protection of vulnerable members of society.

  • Criminal Record and Traffic

    Police Vetting

    Results

    A criminal record and traffic check in New Zealand (again, commonly an NZ police check or clearance certificate) shows your disclosable criminal and traffic convictions. The results are from court appearances recorded by the New Zealand Ministry of Justice, and they comply with the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004.

    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.

  • Criminal Record and Traffic

    Police Vetting

    Sample

    A sample copy of a New Zealand Criminal Record and Traffic Check
    Police Vetting sample certificate

A Smarter Police Check for NZ

CVCheck has revolutionised the way individuals and organisations obtain a New Zealand police check and clearance certificate, streamlining the process online so you can bypass the queues, paper forms and snail mail. There’s no smarter way to get an NZ police check and clearance certificate for employment purposes.

A New Zealand Police Check that is Fast and 100% Online!

We’re connected directly to the National Police systems in New Zealand, so most of the time an NZ police check, including clearance certificate and forms, will be delivered in 4 days*. Order from anywhere via our website and we’ll notify you as soon as your NZ police check is ready to be downloaded.

Trusted and Secure

Each CVCheck police check for NZ is accredited, so you are getting a complete and accurate history. Your NZ police check will be trusted by government departments, licensing authorities and employers.

You're in Good Company

As Australia and New Zealand's fastest-growing screening and verification service, we’ve helped over 1 million enterprises, small businesses and individuals get the police checks they need for work, study and licensing approval. We can help you skip the queues, too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I order a police check in NZ?

    You can order a police check in New Zealand online through CVCheck. The criminal record and traffic check (also referred to as an NZ police check) ordering process is 100% paperless and fast, with an estimated delivery time of 4 days*. You can contact us if you need further assistance with ordering your NZ police check.

  • How long does a police check in NZ last?

    A police check in NZ, or criminal record and traffic check, is a point in time check and only current as of the date of issue. It does not have a period of validity, and it is up to the organisation or employer’s discretion to determine the time in which they will accept a New Zealand police clearance certificate.

  • How long does ordering a police check in NZ take?

    An NZ police check, or criminal record and traffic check, can take up to 4 days* to return.

  • Do speeding fines show up on a police check in NZ

    An NZ police check, that is, a criminal record and traffic check, covers all criminal and traffic convictions but does not include the following:

    • Overseas convictions
    • Police diversions
    • Infringements, including parking tickets
    • Charges that have not yet gone to court
    • Military (Court Martial) convictions
    • Youth Court charges
    • Demerit points and driver license suspensions
    • Any charges where you were not convicted
    • Times you have gone to court and were found not guilty

    For more information on what will show up on a police check in NZ, visit the Ministry of Justice website.

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* All turnaround times are estimated working times for Australian checks and are provided as a guide only. Turnaround times are based on our experience of the time taken for the majority of these checks to be delivered. However, CVCheck is reliant on third parties for supply of information, and in some cases those third parties may take longer to supply that information. Accordingly, CVCheck does not give any time guarantees for any checks or packages. It is CVCheck’s policy and practice to keep you informed as much as possible if there are any unusual delays. Read more about our delivery times here.