Application for employment

The purpose of this form is to collect information to assist the Polytechnic in determining your suitability for a vacancy. 

This information will be held by Human Resources and will be accessible only to HR staff, Chief Executive, and members of the Selection Panel.

Please complete all sections of this form, attach a covering letter and a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV). You may also attach any other information that you wish to be considered with your application.

Please do not send original documents.

Please read the Application Guidance document to help you complete your application before submitting it. 

You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in New Zealand if you are successfully appointed to a position with TPP. 

Are you a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident? If no, please answer the visa questions below.
Do you hold a visa which entitles you to work in New Zealand?
Visa options text
Do you live with the effects of injury, long term illness or disability?
If you have a disability, do you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, including if you are invited to interview for the position?
Have you been found guilty of any offence against the law or do you have any charges pending (apart from minor traffic offences such as parking infringements)?

If you are invited to an interview and intend on bringing Maori or Pacifica whanau support can you please notify us when arranging the interview. 

  • I understand that all information provided by me will be treated as confidential.
  • I give my permission for Tai Poutini Polytechnic to contact any person or organisation identified in my CV or application form regarding this application. I understand that all enquiries will be conducted confidentially and that Tai Poutini Polytechnic is required to maintain confidentiality of this information.

    N.B. If you are currently employed, we will not approach your employer without first discussing this with you. A request for us not to contact them will be respected.

  • I understand that I may access personal information about me held by Tai Poutini Polytechnic and request correction of that information. This access to information excludes reference checks undertaken by the Polytechnic and all material compiled by Tai Poutini Polytechnic for the purposes of assessing my suitability, eligibility and qualifications for employment.
  • I declare that I have truthfully disclosed to Tai Poutini Polytechnic all information reasonably having a bearing on whether or not Tai Poutini Polytechnic might employ me. I shall, when requested, provide verification of this information. I understand that if I am employed and have withheld any such information or provided false information, my employment may be terminated for that reason alone.