ICT District Services Engineer
- Based in Auckland
- Band I
- Police Employee
- Permanent, full time
- JR 5111931
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a District Services Engineer you will be responsible for providing 24/7 field support across a wide range of critical Police infrastructure including radio, telephony and computer networks.
Supporting our digital and analogue radio networks is a critical component of this role and as such, skills and experience in maintaining radio infrastructure and radio console dispatch systems is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will be required to regularly be on call as well as being available to travel away from home on an as needed basis to support the wider team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide onsite technical support
- Maintain the Police Radio Networks
- Provide desktop computer support
- Proactively identify ICT risks to service delivery
- Coordinate contractor work and access
- Contribute to successful delivery of ICT projects
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.
We’re looking for someone with a can do, customer first attitude, who while having extensive experience in maintaining land mobile radio networks, is also willing and able to also provide support across other ICT workstreams – computer, telephony etc.
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
- This role covers the Tamaki Makaurau area and regular travel will be required.
- Must have a recognised tertiary qualification in telecommunications/IT, OR relevant radio network experience.
- Competent and qualified or willing to train for working at height.
- Ideally be 4WD qualified with a full drivers licence.
- Ideally hold a current Electrical Appliance Service Practicing License.
- Prepared to be on call.
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:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/01-2025/ict_district_services_engineer.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: https://www.newcops.govt.nz/sites/default/files/applicant_information_pack_2023_external.pdf
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 between $102,808 and $108,894 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact john.downs-carroll@police.govt.nz
