Proposed changes to Police vetting fees
New Zealand Police is consulting on proposed changes to fees for the Police Vetting Service.
- Closing date
- 25 August 2026
- Added to Civics
- 27 June 2026
- Source category
- Other public body
- Source body
- New Zealand Police
- Last checked
- 27 June 2026
Closes in 58 days
Plain-English summary
New Zealand Police is seeking feedback on proposed changes to fees for the Police Vetting Service. Police vetting is used by many organisations to help assess people working in roles involving trust, safety or access to vulnerable people.
The consultation is likely to be most relevant to organisations that request vetting checks regularly. Submissions can comment on the proposed fee approach, practical impacts, affordability and whether the cost recovery settings are fair.
Why it matters
Fee changes could affect organisations that rely on police vetting for staff, volunteers or regulated roles.
The proposal may change how vetting costs are recovered and who pays for different types of checks.
Who may care
- Employers and volunteer organisations that use police vetting
- Schools, health providers, social service providers and community organisations
- People responsible for compliance, recruitment or safeguarding
How to make a submission
- Read the proposal and supporting information on the Police consultation page.
- Submit feedback through the official Police consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.