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Expressions of interest are invited from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as Chair or a Member of the Firearms Licensing Review Committee (the Review Committee) to be established by the Arms Bill.
The Review Committee serves as an independent body for reviewing decisions made by Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand on the granting, revocation and conditions imposed on firearms licences.
The Review Committee plays an important role in providing an independent review of licensing decisions made by the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand.
To be appointed a member of the Review Committee, candidates must be able to demonstrate:
knowledge of, and experience with, firearms.
sound understanding of relevant legal systems or judicial review.
experience in a decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory framework;
broad knowledge and understanding of legal, advocacy or dispute resolution;
knowledge or expertise of the firearms licensing system and firearms legislation, which may include experience in the community.
expertise in the handling of sensitive information.
We are also seeking expressions of interest in the role of Chair of the Review Committee. This role requires leadership on highly complex legal issues, and candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Career experience at a senior level reflecting excellent judgement, integrity, and impartiality.
Recent experience working in a decision-making role.
In-depth understanding of review procedures and practices.
The ability to provide vision and strategic leadership, and to set clear policies and priorities.
An understanding of good management practices and the ability to articulate organisational goals and objectives.
Knowledge of, and recent experience with, firearms.
The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships at all levels both externally and internally.
The Review Committee Chair and Members will be appointed by the Responsible Minister on the advice of the Ministry of Justice for a term of up to 5-years and may be reappointed.
Applications close 18 June 2026 at 5pm.
Please email your expression of interest, declaration and current curriculum vitae to: firearms@justice.govt.nz
Deputy Chair of the Social Security Appeal Authority
Applications are sought for the role of Deputy Chair of the Social Security Appeal Authority (the Authority). This is an opportunity to make an important contribution as part of an appeals process that helps ensure appropriate decisions are made on individuals’ income support entitlements.
The Authority is a statutory tribunal that hears appeals against entitlement decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development which have already been reviewed by a local Benefits Review Committee. Hearings are conducted by the Chair or Deputy Chair with at least one other member.
Authority members are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister for Social Development and Employment following consultation with the Minister of Justice.
Candidates are sought with:
a strong legal background, with good statutory interpretation skills –knowledge of New Zealand social security legislation and regulations would be an advantage
strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to assess and weigh information
strong writing skills, ideally including experience preparing written decisions.