Our first round of the year for 2023 has now closed.
Our next round will open in July, exact dates TBC.
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Testing Centre |
Physical Pre-entry Test |
Practical Assessment Centre |
Interviews |
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Auckland |
February 20-21 |
February 23-24 |
Whangarei: April 6 Auckland: April 18&19 |
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Rotorua |
x | x | Waikato: April 3&6 |
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Palmerston North |
March 7 |
x |
New Plymouth: April 18 Palmerston North: TBA Whanganui: TBA Hawkes Bay: TBA |
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Wellington |
February 28. |
March 13-14 |
Wellington: TBA |
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Christchurch |
March 8-9 |
March 22-23 |
Nelson: TBA Christchurch: April 3&4 Timaru: TBA |
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Dunedin |
March 18 |
March 19 |
Dunedin: March 29&31 |
*Waikato candidates will be completing PPT and PAC if needed in Auckland.
12-week course
Successful candidates who are offered employment from this round will be placed on a 12-week training course.
Course dates to be advised.
- 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, please email recruiting@fireandemergency.nz.