Digital Forensic Technician

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, 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 / Analyst - It starts with you
- Based at Piki Ki Te Ao, Otahuhu, Auckland
- Multiple roles available
- Police Employee - Authorised Officer
- Permanent, Full-time
- Nationally Advertised Vacancy

About the role

The Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) is an important part of any police investigation. The main purpose is to assist investigators by extracting data from electronic devices and processing meaningful information from that data and providing it to investigators for review.

A tertiary qualification in information technology is preferred but relevant experience in the IT sector may also be suitable as on the job training is provided.

Digital Forensic Technician

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 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
- 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.

**Special Requirements**:

- Full, clean 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

These roles are 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 Analysts**:
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About us

Our mission is to be the safest country by delivering services that ensure New Zealand communities are confident, safe and secure.

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 (starting) $73,207 - $84,993
Remuneration upon appointment to the Analyst role will be (starting) $94,854 - $110,456

Applications close Thursday 29th June.



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