Current testing dates

Testing dates 2023

Testing centre  Physical Pre-entry test  Practical Assessment Centre  Interviews
 Auckland September 6, 7 & 8  September 18, 19 & 20
  • Northland - TBA
  • Auckland - TBA
 Rotorua August 20 x  Waikato - TBA
 Palmerston North September 7
  •  Palmerston North - October 17, 18 & 19
  • Whanganui - October 12, 13
  • Taranaki - TBA
 Wellington September 11, 12 & 13 September 18, 19 & 20
  • Wellington - TBA
  • Hawkes Bay - TBA
 Christchurch August 14 & 15 September 28 & 29
  • October 18, 19 & 20
  • Nelson - TBA
  • Timaru - TBA
 Dunedin August 11 August 12  Dunedin - TBA

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.

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.