9113 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Internal Affairs

9113 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What independent expert reviews, external validations or auditing, if any, have been carried out regarding physical employment standards for firefighter recruitment, listed by date, title and who carried out any review?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I am advised the following independent reviews and reports have been undertaken: • 2009 New Zealand Fire Service Contestable Research Fund “Validation of the Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Programme”, Dr Sarah Wright, University of Canterbury, Professor Michael O’Driscoll, University of Waikato, Mr Jeff Gibb, People Bridge Consulting. • 23 June 2017 Review of the Physical Practical Test (PPT) “Initial Report Following Observation of the Wellington PPT”, Dr Alan Walmsley. • 2021 The Desktop Evaluation of Biomechanical Demands on Operational Personnel, Richard Trendle, National Manager Workplace Health, Proactive.