Geolocation Analyst

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.

Geolocation Technician/Analyst, it starts with you
- Wellington
- Band F (Technician) Starting $73,207 & Band I (Analyst) starting $94,845
- Police Employee (Authorised officer)
- Permanent
- JR 4311461

About the role

The Forensic Geolocation Unit (FGU) is a small team based in Wellington.

The FGU gather and analyse geospatial evidence to support district investigations in the apprehension and prosecution of persons involved in criminal activity.

This role requires someone who is methodical, inquisitive and tenacious, has good listening, written and verbal communication skills and is able to work well within a busy, established team environment.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Provides support to District investigation teams by advising on and analysing Geolocation data.
- Conducts forensic cell site surveying, including Radio Frequency Propagation Surveys as well as analysis of other communication technologies and location data.
- You will be regularly required to travel within New Zealand to support District investigations through drive testing and presenting expert evidence in Court.
- Manage competing demands and high workloads at times, with the ability to reprioritise as necessary.

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 you lead yourself or others.

Below are the desired skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications for the role but you do not necessarily need to meet all of them.This is a graded role where you can enter at several levels, depending on your qualifications and experience.
- You should have existing knowledge of the RF technologies and networks used by telecommunications companies.
- Ideally you will have experience using mapping tools such as ArcGIS and other ESRI products.
- You should be familiar with industry RF survey tools such as Nemo, TEMS, Rohde & Schwarz.
- It is preferable that you will have relevant industry RF qualifications and/or experience

**Special Requirements**:

- Must have or be able to obtain a government 'Top Secret' level security clearance
- Successful applicant must reside in Wellington

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

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business - Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor.

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time.

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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

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday, 25th January 2023