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How do I complete a Criminal Record Check? (NZ)
How do I complete a Criminal Record Check? (NZ)

How to complete a criminal record check in New Zealand

Updated over a week ago

As a Sidekick, you may be required to pass a Criminal Record check to work in particular roles. In New Zealand, a criminal record check is required to work in warehousing, any driving roles, and some hospitality roles.

It’s free to request a copy of your own criminal record.

How do I complete a Criminal Record Check?

If you have not yet completed a criminal record check, you can lodge one through the Ministry of Justice website.

  1. Have a read through what is required and gather the necessary documents.

  2. Submit your Individual Request here by filling out your personal details
    Please note: Select ‘No’ in the Report section as shown below:

3. When asked if you want to receive an acknowledgement email, we recommend you select 'Yes'. You can take a screenshot of the acknowledgement email and upload this to Sidekicker while you wait for your criminal record check to process. This will be valid for 7 days from the date you received it, after which, you will need to upload your criminal record check.

How do I upload my Criminal Record Check to my Sidekicker profile?

Click here to log in and edit your Sidekicker profile or check out this article for full steps

NOTE: If you have previously uploaded an acknowledgement email to your profile, you can delete this and replace it with the full criminal record check.


Disclosable Court Outcomes

Once Sidekicker receives a copy of your police check, we will review any disclosable court outcomes that may preclude you from working in certain roles.

We are unable to accept a police check with any of the following disclosable court outcomes within the last 10 years:

  • Offences causing bodily harm

  • Aggravated or sexual assault

  • Fraud or identity theft

  • Offences involving financial gain including theft

  • Stalking or breaching an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)

  • Drink driving offences (for roles requiring driving)

How long is my Criminal Record Check valid?

Sidekicker recognises criminal record checks for 12 months from the date of submission. You will receive an email 1 month prior to the expiry date as a reminder to complete a new check.

If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to reach out via the blue chat bubble on Sidekicker - we'll be more than happy to help!

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