Apply to be a Career Firefighter online
This recruitment round has now closed.
As part of your application, you'll be asked to provide information, including:
- Your personal details and contact information.
- Two forms of identification, with at least one being photographic and one being proof of residency status.
- Driver License, if applicable.
- Details of your education history.
- Details of your employment and life history for the past 10 years. Please note: Life history includes periods of unpaid or volunteer work, school, study or extended period of travel.
- Location preference
You’ll also be asked for responses designed to demonstrate:
- Why you are interested in becoming a firefighter
- Why you are the best person for the role
- What are you most proud of
- What have you done to prepare for this role.
- How you have overcome any challenges you may have faced
Please note: It's important you disclose ALL information to Fire and Emergency New Zealand regarding any convictions/charges pending at this point and throughout the recruitment process.