Digital Forensic Technician

2 weeks ago

Upper Hutt, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day.

We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.


We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver 'Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Digital Forensics Technician / Digital Forensics Analyst, it starts with you

  • Based at Central Digital Forensic Unit, Wellington


 Police Employee
  • Authorised Officer
  • Permanent, full time
  • JR4507862
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.


The New Zealand Police Central Digital Forensic Unit have multiple positions available, at Technician and Analyst levels available in the Wellington lab.

Digital Forensic Technician


This role is for a graduate with a degree in IT/Computer Science, or equivalent work experience (3 years minimum) in ICT, computer forensics, electronics, and/or incident response.


Within this role you will be expected to complete internationally recognised training (CFCE - see special requirements) and learn practical, real world forensic investigative experience.

Digital Forensic Analyst


You will already have practical, real world digital forensic experience, and have a certification as IACIS's CFCE, SANS GCFE, or similar.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Be selfmotivated and ready to learn, have excellent organisational, research, and communication skills
  • Pay attention to detail and have the flexibility to cope with change
  • Be capable of making sound decisions under pressure
  • Work well and communicate positively in a team environment
What you'll bring


Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe.

Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.

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.


  • Clean and current (full) Driver's license
  • IT degree or work experience within an IT related field
  • The ability to complete Certified Forensic Computer Examiner certification as part of the career structure


This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".

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Digital Forensic Analyst

Digital Forensic Technician

About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Working Flexibly

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

How to apply

Remuneration upon appointment to the Technician role will be $75,565

Remuneration upon appointment to the Analyst role will be $98,754

Applications close 5:00pm, Wednesday 21st June 2023.

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