Current testing dates
THE FIRST NATIONAL RECRUITMENT ROUND FOR 2021 OPENS MONDAY 11 JANUARY TO MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2021.
Please note Auckland and Wellington are still to complete interviews for the second round of recruitment for 2020.
Auckland interviews will be held January 20th and 21st 2021. Reserve list interviews will be held in February – dates to be advised.
Wellington interviews will be held on January 26th and 27th 2021
|
Region |
Location |
PPT |
PAC |
Interview |
|
Te Hiku (previously Region 1) |
Auckland |
March 26/27 *28 if requiredApri |
April 8/9 |
TBA |
|
Ngā Tai ki te Puku (previously Region 2) |
Rotorua |
x |
x |
TBA |
|
Te Ūpoko (previously Region 3) |
Palmerston North |
x |
x |
TBA |
|
Wellington |
March 23/24 |
March 25/26 |
||
|
Te Ihu (previously Region 4) |
Christchurch |
March 16/17 |
March 28/29 |
TBA |
|
Te Kei (previously Region 5) |
Dunedin |
March 20 |
March 21 |
TBA |
See our Practice and Information sessions for the second National Recruiting Round for 2021.
12-week course
Successful candidates who are offered employment from this round will be placed on a 12-week training course, commencing:
- Course 1: 28 June - 17 September 2021
- Course 2: 20 September - 10 Decemeber 2021
Please make sure you've read all the information available on this website so you have a thorough understanding of the role of a modern firefighter, whether you'll clear our police and medical checks, and to make sure this is something you want to do for a career!
- Find out what life is like working as a career firefighter
- Understand the recruitment process
- Where possible, have attended an Information & Practice Day
- Make sure you fit our entry requirements
Not 100% sure? Consider volunteering as a firefighter first to make sure it's the right role for you. You can find more information in our volunteering section.
If you have any questions, or you are a candidate that is still in the process from the first National Recruitment Round for 2020 and need assistance, please email recruiting@fireandemergency.nz.