Identity Confirmation
We confirm identification.
Vetting
We complete an array of checks and instigate the full vetting service.
Interviews
We interview former employers and complete interviews of the applicants.
Detailed Reporting
We provide a complete risk assessment and Certificate together with supporting documentation.
Is the check for an Existing worker or a New worker?
Existing worker
Employees currently employed as a children's worker
New Worker
Not currently employed as a children's worker
Is the check for an Accredited worker or Non-accredited worker?
Accredited worker
The child worker’s position requires them to hold a registration with a Regulatory Authority – e.g. Medial Council of New Zealand, Midwifery Council and hold an Annual Practicing Certificate. .
Non-Accredited Worker
The child worker’s job does not require them to hold a Registration with a Regulatory Authority
Existing Children's Workers
If the existing worker has been vetted that may minimise the work required. We will still need to validate the individual and their experience.
This includes:
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Driver License Status
- Employer / Personal References & Verification
- Police Vetting
- Confirmation of Professional membership
- Final Assessment
This includes:
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Driver License Status
- Employer / Personal References & Verification
- Police Vetting
- Final Assessment
New Children's Workers
A new person to the child working industry, full checks will be required.
This includes:
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Driver License Status
- Employer / Personal References & Verification
- Police Vetting
- Confirmation of Professional membership
- Application Interview
- Final Assessment
This includes:
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Driver License Status
- Employer / Personal References & Verification
- Police Vetting
- Application Interview
- Final Assessment
The 3rd Degree Children’s Worker Safety Checks make the experience for the applicant user friendly at the same time the process and systems are protecting the vulnerable
Children’s Worker Safety Checks
The primary purpose of the vetting service is to make a significant contribution to public safety and in doing so the protection of vulnerable members of our society.
Run Checks
The 3rd Degree Vetting Service Includes
- Confirmation of identify.
- Ascertaining criminal history if any.
- Confirming previous employment experience.
- Completing a risk assessment.
- Interviewing of Applicant and Referees
- The Police Vetting process
The 3rd Degree Children’s Worker Safety Check Vetting Service ensures vulnerable members of the community are not at risk of being harmed
- Our services are fast and significantly online.
- All the information is accurate and are sourced from Government agencies.
- All information is confidential and after passed to the perspective employer all data is destroyed from The 3rd degree system
Frequently Asked Questions for Employers
- A Childrens Worker Safety Check is a requirement under the Children’s Act 2014 . In reality it is a series of checks in order to ensure a safe and competent Children’s care workforce.
- These checks are designed to identify individuals who may pose a risk to children and accordingly prevent them from being employed in a position that requires them to support, or provide care, to children.
All paid new and existing employees and contractors (including those who are self-employed) who work with children in state-funded organisations in roles that involve regular or overnight contact with children.
Safety checking applies to those who work with children in regulated health services:
- Services provided at a public hospital.
- Services provided at a publicly-funded medical practice or facility, including blood and cancer centres, treatment centres, outreach clinics, and mental health services.
- Services provided through medical practices belonging to primary health organisations (PHOs).
- Services provided by health practitioners.
- Well Child / Tamariki Ora services (eg, Plunket).
- Home-based disability support services.
- Residential disability support services.
- Ambulance services.
- Maternity services, including lead maternity carers and midwives.
The regulations/laws also apply to people doing unpaid work with children as part of an educational or vocational training course (eg, trainees or students).
- You will need to complete a Children’s Worker Safety Check in the event that you are a paid employee or contractor who works with children up to 17 years of age for any type of state funded organisation in New Zealand
- The requirement for Children’s Worker checks applies to trainees and students completing unpaid work with children as part of their vocational training or education.
Children’s Worker Safety Checks are valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
New Zealand legislation relating to Children’s Worker Safety Checks require that copies of an individual’s ID be certified as part of your application.
Following the completion of a Safety Check each applicant will be provided with a report regarding the outcome of their check. The results of the Children's Worker Safety Check is either a clearance to work with children for a three year period, or a decline notice.
Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants
- A Childrens Worker Safety Check is a requirement under the Children’s Act 2014 . In reality it is a series of checks in order to ensure a safe and competent Children’s care workforce.
- These checks are designed to identify individuals who may pose a risk to children and accordingly prevent them from being employed in a position that requires them to support, or provide care, to children.
- You will need to complete a Children’s Worker Safety Check in the event that you are a paid employee or contractor who works with children up to 17 years of age for any type of state funded organisation in New Zealand
- The requirement for Children’s Worker checks applies to trainees and students completing unpaid work with children as part of their vocational training or education.
- The purpose of Police Vetting is to contribute to public safety and in particular the protection of vulnerable members of our society and children.
- The Police Vetting services includes:
- Criminal History
- Details of any convictions, including the location of the particular Court, date of any offence and any sentence imposed.
- The New Zealand Children’s Worker Safety Checks are valid for a maximum of a three year period from the date of issue.
- When you order a check from The 3rd Degree, we will send you a reminder to renew the check before it expires.
In accordance with the intent of the Children's Act 2014 You will need to confirm your identity by providing scanned, Certified Copies of your identity documents.
- Types of identity documents accepted including in case of name change - https://the3rddegree.co.nz/identitydocuments
- Who can certify identity documents - https://the3rddegree.co.nz/certifyidentity