- Based at Auckland
- Technician - Band F
- Analyst – Band I
- Authorised Officer/Police Employee
- Permanent – Full Time
- NAV
- JR 5231300
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Have an eye for detail? Join New Zealand’s largest Digital Forensic team and be a part of something special. We are looking for a high performing dynamic people to work in teams across the country, who provide expert support to investigations.
This role presents a great opportunity at all levels to develop new skills and productively contribute to an ever changing environment. The New Zealand Police Digital Forensics Unit is part of the High Tech Crime Group and play a crucial role in all digital aspects of an investigation. You will receive training and gain valuable on the job experience as you become an expert in digital forensics. You will assist investigations from planning through to expert witness testimony, you will need to demonstrate your IT knowledge and how to apply it to add value to investigations. You will use an array of communication skills to convey technical information to a broad audience.
The New Zealand Police Digital Forensics Unit have multiple positions available, at both the Technician and Analyst levels, across Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin labs.
Digital Forensic Technician
The Digital Forensics Unit has a career structure which progresses staff from Technician level through to Analyst. Over a period of as little as 30 months, the successful candidates will develop the critical thinking, gain skills, practical hands-on experience and a part of a very special organisation.
Digital Forensic Analyst
You will already have practical, real world digital forensic experience, and have a certification as IACISs CFCE, SANS GCFE, or similar.
This advertisement is open for both roles and positions will be filled as determined by the application pool. When applying, you do not need to state which position you are applying for.
Key Accountabilities:
- Be self-motivated and ready to learn, have excellent organisational, research, and communication skills
- Pay attention to detail and have the flexibility to cope with change
- Have the ability to rapidly absorb, understand and apply new concepts and technologies
- Be capable of making sound decisions under pressure
- Work well and communicate positively in a team environment
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring
Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
- Clean and current (full) Driver’s license
- IT degree or work experience within an IT related field
- Complete Certified Forensic Computer Examiner certification as part of the career structure
- Be eligible to obtain a Secret National Security Clearance. Follow this link for more Information:
https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/managing-insider-risk/clearances/getting-a-clearance/
This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
Digital Forensic Analyst
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2021/digital_forensic_analyst.pdf
Digital Forensic Technician
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/05-2021/digital_forensic_technician.pdf
Mo tātou | About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Tono ināianei | Apply now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence Technician salary will start on $82,748 and Analyst salary begins on $106,864 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Sunday 27th April 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 12th May 2025.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact aimee.bridgford@police.govt.nz
