Our first round of the year for 2023 is open for applications from 15 December 10am and will close 10 February 5pm.
Testing Centre |
Physical Pre-entry Test |
Practical Assessment Centre |
Interviews |
Auckland |
February 20-21 |
February 23-24 |
Whangarei: TBA Auckland: TBA |
Rotorua |
x | x | Waikato: TBA |
Palmerston North |
March 7 |
x |
New Plymouth: TBA Palmerston North: TBA Whanganui: TBA Hawkes Bay: TBA |
Wellington |
February 28. |
March 13-14 |
Wellington: TBA |
Christchurch |
March 8-9 |
March 22-23 |
Nelson: TBA Christchurch TBA: Timaru: TBA |
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.