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Police Vetting

Police Vetting Checks are mandatory for all active Presbyters, Deacons & Stationed Lay Ministers as well as all volunteers and paid lay workers over the age of 17 years who work with children, youth and vulnerable adults. Police Vetting checks are also mandatory for all ministry candidates.

​These checks remain current for a 5-year period.

MCNZ Child Protection Policy for parishes

For Presbyters, Deacons and Stationed Lay Ministers

NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form 2023 Word doc

NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form 2023 PDF

Parish Checklist 2025 Word doc

For Volunteers and Lay Workers

 Policy and Process  2025 Word doc 1

Policy and Process 2025 Word doc 2

Parish Checklist 2025 Word doc

NZ Police - Guide to Completing Request & Consent Form 2021 PDF