18 June 2025
IR-01-25-19160
MT
[FYI request #31083 email]
Tēnā koe
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request dated 25 May 2025. You
asked for:
I would like to request the full organisational chart for the Firearms Safety
Authority. I do not require staff names, just structure and position titles.
I refer you to the attached document “Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority
organisation” that shows the current structure of the leadership team and of each
directorate fol owing the restructure, as follows:
•
Arms Leadership Team
•
Service Delivery Directorate
•
Regulatory Compliance and Investigations Directorate
•
Strategy Performance and Capability Directorate
•
Business Transformation Directorate
•
Partnerships and Communities Directorate
Note that the information used in the attached document was correct in the New Zealand
Police’s payroll system on 5 November 2024. Any changes after that date may not be
reflected in the document. This includes new hires, updated position descriptions or titles,
position movements or resignations.
In addition, I have provided the purpose description of the Arms Leadership Team and
each Directorate fol owing.
The Arms Leadership Team (ALT) provides strategic leadership and operational
oversight to ensure the effective delivery of regulatory services, enhanced compliance,
and meaningful stakeholder engagement. Through a newly restructured model of five
specialised directorates, the team drives organisational excel ence, fosters a culture of
continuous improvement, and strengthens public safety. By aligning resources,
streamlining operations, and building strong community partnerships, the ALT ensures
that Te Tari Pūreke can deliver on its strategic objectives, empowering our people to be
their best and most effective in achieving these goals.
The Service Delivery directorate ensures the efficient and consistent delivery of Te Tari
Pūreke services including the Registry and Services teams, Permits, the National Support
Team, and regional operations. It streamlines processes, optimises resource al ocation,
and enhances customer service. With a dedicated focus on operational excellence and
responsiveness, the Service Delivery directorate is committed to meeting the needs of
Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority
Telephone: 0800 844 431
www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz
Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority is a business unit of New Zealand Police.
stakeholders, improving overall satisfaction, and aligning frontline services to the strategic
goals of Te Tari Pūreke.
The Strategy, Performance and Capability directorate exists to drive the strategic
alignment, monitor system and operational performance, and provide enabling services.
By consolidating key functions such as regulatory strategy, performance and insights,
people capability, and learning and development, the directorate fosters collaboration,
reduces duplication, and enhances decision-making. With a focus on building a capable
and motivated workforce, improving organisational performance, and managing risk, the
directorate ensures that Te Tari Pūreke is well equipped to meet its regulatory objectives
and deliver on its strategic priorities efficiently and effectively.
The Business Transformation directorate implements legislative changes, business
transformation and service driven enhancements to keep us aligned to legislation,
regulations and strategy and enable operational effectiveness and efficiencies. Focused
on digital transformation and stakeholder engagement, the directorate ensures that all
change efforts are centrally coordinated, strategic, and contribute to the long-term
success of Te Tari Pūreke. The directorate integrates digital product management,
operational policy, service improvement, and ICT delivery functions. This unified
approach fosters innovation, improves efficiency, and accelerates the implementation of
policy and service enhancements.
The Partnerships and Communities directorate is dedicated to fostering strong,
collaborative relationships with communities, stakeholders, and partners. By integrating
the Communications team, community engagement functions, and the complaints
process under one cohesive structure, the directorate ensures that messaging is
consistent, strategic, and aligned with its broader engagement goals. The directorate
amplifies community voices and incorporates feedback to continuously improve service
delivery. This directorate reinforces the commitment of Te Tari Pūreke to build trust,
strengthen partnerships, and deliver better outcomes for the communities it serves.
I would also like to request the salary band information and a copy of the
Police/Authority Salary Bands for each position within the Operations
(Compliance & Investigations) Directorate
I refer you to the below table, which shows Te Tari Pūreke’s Operations (Compliance and
Investigations) Directorate broken down by role description, number of Full Time
Equivalent Employees (FTE), band, and the minimum and maximum for each band
range.
Te Tari Pūreke Operations (Compliance and Investigations) Directorate broken down by role
description, number of FTE, Band and Band range (minimum and maximum) as at 10 June
2025
Role Description
FTE
Salary Band
Salary Band range –
minimum and
maximum
Compliance and Resolutions Manager
1
Grade 23
$168,527 - $215,340
(Compliance)
Deputy Compliance & Resolutions
1
Grade 21
$140,024 - $178,920
Manager (Compliance)
Clubs & Ranges Manager
1
Band J
$110,425 - $145,666
Clubs & Ranges Regional Advisor
2
Band G
$87,306 - $114,284
Clubs & Ranges Support Officer
2
Band D
$69,337 - $89,969
Firearms Range & Club Advisor
2
Band I
$102,808 - $135,259
Role Description
FTE
Salary Band
Salary Band range –
minimum and
maximum
Compliance & Resolutions Lead -
2
Band J
$110,425 - $145,666
Compliance
Compliance & Resolutions Officer
30.9
Band D
$69,337 - $89,969
Reg. Arms Services Supervisor (Prohibit)
1
Band G
$87,306 - $114,284
Regulatory Arms Service Supervisor
5
Band G
$87,306 - $114,284
Compliance & Resolutions Lead -
2
Band J
$110,425 - $145,666
Resolutions
Compliance & Resolutions Manager
1
Grade 22
$153,652 - $196,333
(Resolutions)
Compliance & Resolutions Officer
23.6
Band D
$69,337 - $89,969
Deputy Compliance & Resolutions
2
Grade 22
$153,652 - $196,333
Manager
Intelligence Analyst
1
Band G
$87,306 - $114,284
Intelligence Supervisor
1
Band J
$110,425 - $145,666
Intelligence Support Officer
2
Band E
$74,748 - $97,295
Lead Intel igence Analyst
1
Band J
$110,425 - $145,666
Manager - Regulatory Intelligence
1
Grade 22
$153,652 - $196,333
Manager - Regulatory Investigations
1
Grade 23
$168,527 - $215,340
Reg. Arms Services Supervisor
4
Band G
$87,306 - $114,284
(Resolutions)
Senior Intel igence Analyst
1
Band I
$102,808 - $135,259
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review this decision if you are not satisfied
with the response to your request. Information about how to make a complaint is
available at:
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
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Zealand Police website.
Nāku noa, nā
Matthew Boddy
Acting Director Operations
Firearms Safety Authority
Confirmed Organisational Chart – Arms Leadership Team
10
Confirmed Organisational Chart – Service Delivery Directorate
18
Confirmed Organisational Chart - Regulatory Compliance and Investigations
Directorate
21
Confirmed Organisational Chart - Strategy, Performance and Capability Directorate
29
Confirmed Organisational Chart – Business Transformation Directorate
35
Confirmed Organisational Chart – Partnerships and Communities Directorate
39
